Reclassification into 11 distinct population segments will provide more tailored conservation efforts globally, all green sea turtle populations will continue to be protected under the ESA
Threatened (light blue) and endangered (dark blue) green turtle distinct population segments (DPSs): 1. North Atlantic, 2. Mediterranean, 3. South Atlantic, 4. Southwest Indian, 5. North Indian, 6. East India-West Pacific, 7. Central West Pacific, 8. Southwest Pacific, 9. Central South Pacific, 10. Central North Pacific, and 11. East…