Well, I got news for you.
We're doing that to the ridley.
This very endangered species nests at Rancho Nuevo, Mexico.
Only at Rancho Nuevo. You might be thinking, "What happens
if there's an oil spill there?" There was already one, in
1979. And the beach still hasn't recovered.
What happens if there is a hurricane there?
What happens if the beach is sold to construction contractors?
What happens if the Kemp's ridley becomes extinct?
Because it's going to happen. Unless we do something about
it. We, as a species, have caused the downfall of this adorable
turtle. And it's up to us to save it.
I promise to get to what I am trying to say now.
Every time a beachside condo is built, a good nesting beach
is paved over in favor of human developments. Each time you drive
down the beach in your brand-new, shiny SUV trying to show off
to your boyfriend/girlfriend, you crush hundreds of turtle eggs.
Unfortunately, this is not "all"
I mean when I say habitat loss.
Habitat loss occurs when a turtle's breeding, nesting, or feeding grounds are damaged. This is a rapidly-done but slowly-repaired process that is making life after death seem like a necessity for turtles.
Guess how many were of those are caused by humans?
ALL OF THEM.
People, we need to save the sea turtles. Because they need help.