Birds are known to sometimes land on sea turtles, particularly when turtles are resting at the surface or on land. This\u00a0tern\u00a0might be taking advantage of a resting point, or enjoying the opportunity to look for food (such as small invertebrates or\u00a0algae) on the turtle’s shell.<\/p>\n Baby green turtles face a mammoth journey to return to the sea from their nesting beaches, confronted by many predators along the way.<\/p>\n Green turtles are mainly found in tropical climates \u2013\u00a0and are endangered, with a decreasing population. While adult green turtles are primarily herbivores, juveniles are known to eat\u00a0jellyfish\u00a0and other invertebrates.<\/p>\n The global population of hawksbill turtles are critically endangered, due to habitat loss, illegal hunting for their shells and pollution. Their shells have been traded for centuries, used for jewellery \u2013\u00a0it’s where the term ‘tortoiseshell’ comes from.<\/p>\n A sea turtle’s shell serves as a key form of protection for its vital organs, but it also helps it swim thanks to its streamlined shape.<\/p>\n