Leatherback Turtles Occur in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans

Leatherback turtles occur in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans and migrate among all three oceans.In 1980, there were 115,000 nesting females globally; by 2015, that number had dropped to between 26,000 and 43,000.This decline resulted from poaching for eggs and meat, destruction of nesting sites, accidental catches by fishermen, disorientation of nestlings due to artificial lighting from coastal developments, and more.What does this information suggest about the future of leatherback turtles?

A) Population losses can be easily recovered because the turtles migrate.
B) The species is not endangered, because losses are individual and localized.
C) Certain coastal populations may go extinct, but worldwide they are not endangered.
D) They are not endangered, because ecosystems and higher levels are not affected.
E) The species may go extinct worldwide if current trends continue.

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