Recovery Plan for Marine Turtles in Australia
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Feeding Habitat
The species of marine turtle and its life stage will determine the feeding habitat it occupies. With the exception of flatback turtles, hatchlings grow in the open ocean and settle out to occupy developmental habitats as they continue to grow. Juvenile and sub-adults also have small home ranges. The range of threats is considerable, from tar balls and marine debris that threaten hatchlings to trawling and harvest by indigenous people both in Australia and in other national waters. All populations are at some risk except where specific provisions protect the habitat and prevent any take (including catch or capture).