Threats: Loss and degradation of limited breeding sites, disturbance of breeding colonies Patient , fluctuations in food supply, contamination, and persecution are among the main threats to this fish-eating species (Telfair and Morrison 1995). [ Threatened_and_Endangered_Species_of_Mexico 0 MCLH 16/07/2023 ]

A program should be established to inform the public about the plight of this turtle, specifically focusing on the effects of random shooting of basking turtles and the disturbance of nesting beaches Patient . [ Endangered_Species_Mississipi_Packet 0 MCLH 16/07/2023 ]

Disturbance of nesting birds Patient by humans (including photographers and bird watchers using recorded vocalizations to attract birds) Agent is also a threat. [ Threatened_and_Endangered_Species_of_Mexico 0 MCLH 16/07/2023 ]

Colony sites should be protected to minimize disturbance by humans Agent . [ Endangered_Species_Mississipi_Packet 0 MCLH 16/07/2023 ]

Dozing or hand cutting in habitat with closed tree canopy and steep slopes not only destroys warbler habitat, but mechanical Cause disturbance also can create serious soil erosion problems. [ Endangered_and_Threatened_Animals_Texas 0 MCLH 16/07/2023 ]