There are many threats to sea turtles, but most of them come from humans. Dangers may range from getting entangled in fishing gear to losing their habitats from beach erosion and human development.

Flooding and high tides in Georgia are impacting sea turtle nests on Ossabaw, Wassaw, and Tybee Islands. Predators, such as hogs and coyotes, are taking advantage of the flooding to access nests.