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Green Sea Turtles Thrive: Endangered Status Upgraded to Least Concern

10/29/2025

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Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) have recovered globally, with the population increasing by 28% since the 1970s, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reclassifying them from endangered to least concern.
The recovery reflects decades of conservation, including habitat protection and fishing regulations.
Nesting numbers decline in regions such as Costa Rica while threats from fishing gear entanglement, habitat loss, and plastic pollution persist.

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Story summary

Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) have recovered globally, with the population increasing by 28% since the 1970s, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reclassifying them from endangered to least concern.
The recovery reflects decades of conservation, including habitat protection and fishing regulations.
Nesting numbers decline in regions such as Costa Rica while threats from fishing gear entanglement, habitat loss, and plastic pollution persist.