Green Seagrass Tides

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But why do they matter? Green turtles graze on seagrasses and algae, which helps maintain the seagrass beds. By doing so, these turtles help the beds become more productive which is key to a healthy ecosystem. After the seagrass is consumed by the Green sea turtles, it is digested and its nutrients are recycled back to the seagrass and the organisms that live with it. Furthermore, seagrass beds are also used as nurseries for several species and these nurseries are important for species growth which will richen the ecosystem.
What threats are towards these turtles? While the Green sea turtle faces many threats including habitat loss and human activity such as commercial fishing, the highest impact towards the Green sea turtles is the overharvesting

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