Penrhyn year 2014 stamps Sea life – WWF – Pacific Green Turtle full set MNH

Penrhyn year 2014 stamps Sea life – WWF – Pacific Green Turtle full set ☀ MNH**

The Pacific green turtle, scientifically known as Chelonia mydas agassizii, is a subspecies of the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). Unlike other green sea turtle populations found in different regions of the world, the Pacific green turtle is specifically found in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

These turtles are known for their distinctive greenish coloration, which comes from the algae and seagrasses in their diet. They have a relatively small head compared to their body size and are generally herbivorous, feeding primarily on seagrasses and algae.

Pacific green turtles are listed as endangered due to various threats they face, including habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and entanglement in fishing gear. Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting these turtles and their habitats to ensure their survival in the wild. Efforts include habitat protection, nesting site conservation, reduction of bycatch in fishing gear, and public awareness campaigns.