hawksbill

The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is largely tropical and common in coral reef habitats, where it feeds on sponges and a variety of other invertebrates. The flatback sea turtle (Natator depressa) occurs in the seas between Australia and New Guinea; it also feeds on a…

…forming the shell of the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). The marbled, varicoloured pattern and deep translucence of the plates have long been valued for manufacture of jewelry and other items. Tortoiseshell was imported to Rome from Egypt, and in 17th-century France, tortoiseshell work was raised to the level of artistry…

…of plastics, tortoiseshell from the hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) was used in eyeglass frames and decorative items. Turtles and their eggs have long been eaten in many parts of the world, and they continue to be in great demand commercially. In some areas, local populations and even entire species…