As you read through the research in  case study: sea turtles, keep in mind the three basic steps of addressing challenges to ecological well-being. answer these three questions as you review the information on the everglades.

identify the problem(s) at hand.

determine the cause of the problem(s).

recommend solutions to the problem(s).

a sample answer might include the following:

identify the problem(s) at hand.

there are five species of sea turtles that live in the mid-atlantic oceans of the united states. all five are on the threatened or endangered species lists. will increased use of offshore wind power technologies impact sea turtles?

determine the cause of the problem.

sea turtles face a variety of environmental dangers.

many are killed by accidentally getting caught in fishing nets.

many boats and ships run over the sea turtles, causing bodily damage or death to the turtles.

development of the coastlines impacts the nesting habitat of the turtles.

sea turtle nests are destroyed or damaged by predators or humans.

recommend solutions to the problem.

select locations for wind power technology and equipment that won’t impact sea turtle habitats.