Sea Turtles Work for the Oceans

Antigua Sea Turtle Project focuses on the importance of the survival of the species. In one of their blog posts they discussed how much sea turtles actually do in the oceans. There are two "feeding turtles" that keep our reefs in check. The green sea turtles are know to be loyal to their feeding ground. Their beaks have finely serrated edges that allow the green turtle to tear off grass or algae. Green sea turtles graze the bottom of the ocean and remove the older portions of grass. Doing so keeps the grass nutrient rich and benefits the other fish living in the grassy area. The turtles also break down hard, poisonous sponge so the other animals can feed on the softer parts.Green turtles keep the balance in a coral reef and grassy area. The other species of sea turtles is a leatherback. They are the largest and most common. These turtles consume 440 pounds of jellyfish a day, making them the largest consumers in the system. Leatherback turtles keep the jellyfish population in check through the sea. 

Green Sea Turtles are grass grazers. This photo was taken from the

projects blog. 

I think that Antigua Sea Turtle Project posted this blog because they wanted to show readers that turtles do play a large role in the ocean. In a previous blog they mentioned the importance of preserving the beaches during nesting season and how to help sea turtles make it to the sea. They want to make sure readers know that sea turtles have a job and that they need to be protected. Without these turtles, our reefs will be overgrown and there would be a shortage of fish in the sea.