Poaching involves illegally hunting or catching animals on land that is not one's own or protected land. Specifically, turtle poaching continues to threaten sea turtle populations as their eggs, meat, and shells are collected for food, trade, and ceremonial uses in many parts of the world, despite laws in most countries protecting sea turtles. The trade of turtle eggs provides income in some areas and their shells and skins are used to make jewelry, glasses, and decorations.

1. Poaching

2. What is poaching?
 Poaching is when someone Illegally
hunts or catches animals on land
that is not their own or land that is
under official protection.

3. Turtle Poaching:
 Despite laws protecting sea turtles in most countries, the
illegal trade of eggs, meat, and shells of turtles continues
to be a threat.
 In many parts of the world, these animals are collected
for their meat and eggs which people eat.
 In many countries, the trade of turtle eggs is a big
industry that provides money to many people.
 In other parts of the world, including some island
nations, sea turtles are used for ceremonial purposes.
 Their shells and skins are also used to make a variety of
objects like jewelry, sun glasses, instruments, and wall
hangings.

4. Turtle Skelton