New App Can Help End Illegal ‘Tortoiseshell’ Material Trade

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By Olivia RosaneApr 20, 2022, 7:16 pm174 pts
Sea turtles face many threats, from ocean plastic pollution to the climate crisis. However, the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle faces a unique danger: Its spangled shell is highly desirable to create the falsely-named “tortoiseshell” material popular for trinkets and jewelry. While selling real…

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