n.玳瑁（一种中型海龟）

The hawksbill turtle is an endangered species.
这是一只海龟，属于濒危物种。
They nest on the sandy beaches of tropical islands.
它们在热带岛屿的沙滩上筑巢产卵。
The shell of the hawksbill is highly valued for its beautiful pattern.
由于其壳具有美丽的图案，因此非常珍贵。
Fishermen inadvertently catch them in fishing nets, threatening their survival.
渔民在捕鱼时无意中捕获它们，威胁到它们的生存。
Conservation efforts aim to protect nesting sites and reduce accidental capture.
保护措施旨在保护繁殖地并减少意外捕捉。
Hawksbills play a crucial role in maintaining healthy coral reef ecosystems.
海龟在维持健康的珊瑚礁生态系统中起着至关重要的作用。
The decline in hawksbill populations has negative impacts on the marine environment.
海龟数量的下降对海洋环境产生了负面影响。
Hawksbills feed primarily on sponges, which helps keep reefs clean and diverse.
海龟主要以海绵为食，有助于保持珊瑚礁的清洁和多样性。
Some countries have strict laws against trading hawksbill shells as souvenirs.
一些国家严禁将海龟壳作为纪念品进行交易。
Education programs teach locals about the importance of protecting hawksbills.
教育项目向当地人宣传保护海龟的重要性。