Since the Earth Hour 2012 is approaching on 31/3/2012, it is to encourage you to donate just RM10 to help rescue
turtle eggs from being sold in markets.
Why do you need to contribute RM10?!
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Every donation of RM10 can help
save 5 turtle eggs
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Marine turtles are endangered
because of habitat loss due to unsustainable development as well as the sale
and consumption of their eggs
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Marine turtles play a key role
in maintaining healthy coral reefs and sea grass beds. Green turtles are largely
herbivorous, and their constant grazing on sea grasses increase the healthiness
and growth rate of sea grass beds
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Scientists believe that
hawksbill turtles may maintain the health of coral reef systems by grazing on
sponges, which if left to grow unchecked will outgrow the corals, cover them up
and kill the reef
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Leatherback turtles are the top
predators of oceanic jellyfish, which in turn eat larval fish. As the number of
leatherbacks in the ocean decrease, jellyfish numbers may increase locally and
eat more larval fish, leaving fewer fish to grow. A wide variety of marine
ecosystems are dependent on these fish, and even commercial fisheries may end
up suffering from this cascading effect
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By conserving our marine
turtles, and therefore our healthy marine ecosystems, you can help to protect
our livelihoods, food and water supply; ultimately securing our good quality of
life and our children's bright future
So donate your share of kindness today to
WWF-Malaysia. For more info, visit www.wwf.org.my.
Thank you for your
contribution! J
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