A significant issue is the acquiring of marine turtles eggs and selling them in markets for human use since sea turtle eggs are regarded as an unique treat in Sri Lanka. Sea turtle hatcheries have started buying the eggs from sellers to protect the hatchlings. However, if egg collection continues at the current rate, the local turtle population will face extinction.

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Adult turtles are still under the threat of illegal hunting. The flesh or appealing shells of the reptiles are grounds for their slaughter. Hawksbills in particular are killed by hunters because of their stunning shells. This can yet again, lead to extinction of these reptiles.

Moreover, there is a significant consequence in consuming hawsbill meat. This is due to the fact that Hawksbills eat a lot of venomous marine animals, which can turn their meat hazardous, hence eating this turtle's meal could result in the capturer losing their life. The meat has caused several deaths in Sri Lanka.

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Our plastic waste harms marine life when it ends up in the ocean. Particularly vulnerable are sea turtles that eat jellyfish; when they mistake floating plastic bags for food, the plastic in their guts kills them.

Furthermore, "bubble butts," or turtles that float due to gas trapped inside their bodies as a result of toxic marine debris decomposition, are a regular occurrence in many sea turtle rehabilitation facilities. The gases make the turtle float, which makes them easy prey for predators or causes malnutrition.

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