What is Extinction?

:: For an in-depth understanding of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation's mission of sea turtles and their and survival: http://www.cccturtle.org

:: For an explanation as to how satellite tracking of sea turtles works: http://www.cccturtle.org/
satintro.htm

:: For a view of where each adopted sea turtle is in the sea right now: http://www.cccturtle.org/
sat-leatherback.htm

:: For a live forum discussion that you can join in on: http://www.cccturtle.org/
cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi

:: For donating to support the sea turtle adoption program: http://www.cccturtle.org/
involved.htm

The following analyses and discussions are direct quotes from the Caribbean Conservation Corporation' website for sea turtle conservation and awareness:
http://www.cccturtle.org

What is Extinction?

A plant or animal becomes extinct when the last living individual of its species dies, causing it to vanish from the earth forever. If there is ever a time when the last green turtle on earth dies, then never again will this magnificent creature grace our world.

Species have been going extinct for millions of years; it is a natural part of the evolutionary process. For example, most of the species that existed during the time of dinosaurs have perished. Many probably went extinct because of sudden geological or climatic changes -- possibly because of a large volcanic eruption or because of a giant meteor hitting the earth. Today, however, species are going extinct because of abrupt changes brought about by humans. Habitat destruction, pollution and overconsumption are causing species to decline at a rate never before seen in history. This loss of species is eroding the diversity of life on earth, and a loss of diversity can make all life vulnerable.

:: For a live forum discussion that you can join in on: http://www.cccturtle.org/cgi-bin/
discus/discus.cgi
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Articles from CCC's website - providing more in depth information for our guests:

:: An Overview of Sea Turtles and Their Migration Patterns By Villa Montaña Beach Resort

:: General Behavior Patterns of Sea Turtles

:: Reproduction of Sea Turtles and the Vital Importance of free Access to Beaches of original Birth

:: Growth & Development of Sea Turtles

:: Status of the Sea Turtle Species

:: How We at Villa Montana and You at Home Can Help Our Sea Turtles to Survive

:: Major ecological effects of sea turtle extinction

:: What is Extinction?

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