A bit about turtle egg poaching: Poachers read scientific and news articles in order to locate nest sites. Once they know where to go, these individuals or groups destroy nest sites, collect eggs, and smuggle them to cities where they are sold as pets or eaten as a delicacy in restaurants. Getting caught capturing, transporting, or selling these eggs leads to a fine of $1,000,000 for corporations and $250,000 or imprisonment for an individual. Regardless of these penalties, turtle poaching continues!
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