Re: Industrialization and Coastal Environments

In a study by students in India, research was devoted to the Olive ridley sea turtles. The students found out that the industrial growth along the coast of Orissa affected the small and endangered species of turtles. Many populations of the turtles have been destroyed because exploitation and habit destruction. With so much trash, oils, and sewage dumping off into beaches near their sanctuaries, it's no wonder they are endangered.

Some information that could be included could be what we could do to help. Also, the authors could have gone more in depth about what the true effects are and maybe list some stats.

My next steps in a follow up would be to research more on the turtles, maybe some groups that help the turtles, and maybe marine reserves that include the Olive ridley sea turtles.

http://www.gisdevelopment.net/application/environment/wildlife/mi08_250.htm