1.   The Mediterranean loggerhead is one of seven species of marine turtles under threat worldwide.

2.   They are the only marine turtle that habitually visits the cool waters of the North Pacific.

3.   Only seven species of marine turtles have survived predators and ecological disasters through the ages.

4.   He said some colonies of marine turtles could be threatened.

5.   The Natal coastline also is a major marine turtle breeding site.

6.   The Natal Parks board was honored for its work with rhinocerous and marine turtles.

7.   The proposed trade legislation will benefit three species in particular, the marine turtle, caiman and green iguana.

8.   They will also tag four species of marine turtles in order to study their nesting habits.