Global observances mark World Sea Turtle Day
全球各地舉辦紀念活動慶祝世界海龜日
更新於: 2026年6月16日 上午03:15
Every year on June 16, the world celebrates World Sea Turtle Day.
每年六月十六日，全世界都在慶祝世界海龜日。
Archie Carr, the visionary biologist known as the 'father of sea turtle science.'
藉由專注於這些已在海洋中漫遊超過一億一千萬年的古老生物，該日強調了保護牠們免於絕種的急迫性。
By focusing on these ancient creatures, which have roamed our oceans for over 110 million years, the day highlights the urgent need to protect them from extinction.
遺憾的是，現存的七種海龜中，有六種目前被歸類為受威脅或瀕危物種。
Tragically, six of the seven remaining sea turtle species are currently classified as threatened or endangered.
牠們的生存正受到人類造成的威脅所危及，例如塑膠污染、因沿海開發而導致的棲地喪失以及氣候變遷的影響。
Their survival is jeopardized by human-driven threats such as plastic pollution, habitat loss from coastal development, and the impacts of climate change.
在海龜週期間，全球各地的社群——從哥斯達黎加到澳大利亞——皆參與沙灘清理、教育研討會及復育計畫。
It is a time for people to advocate for sustainable marine practices and ensure these 'ancient mariners' continue to thrive in our oceans.
儘管五月的世界龜龜日是為慶祝所有龜類與陸龜，但六月十六日仍專門獻給那些自恐龍時代便存活至今的海居物種。
While World Turtle Day in May celebrates all turtles and tortoises, June 16 remains dedicated specifically to the sea-dwelling species that have survived since the age of dinosaurs.
加入守護海洋的行動，並支持全球拯救這些非凡海洋爬蟲類的努力吧。
Join the movement to protect our seas and support global efforts to save these incredible marine reptiles.
