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**Olive Ridley Sea Turtle - Lepidochelys olivacea
Short: Known for mass nesting events (arribadas) - still globally threatened by bycatch, egg harvesting and coastal development.
Facts:
Status: Vulnerable/Endangered regionally.
Range: Tropical/subtropical seas worldwide.
Habitat: Coastal waters and sandy nesting beaches.
Diet: Omnivore-crustaceans, jellyfish, algae.
Lifespan: 50+ yrs.
Reproduction: Large nesting aggregations every 1-3 years; many eggs with low survival.
Role: Beach and nearshore ecosystem contributor; help control jellyfish and maintain seagrass.
Threats: Bycatch in fisheries, coastal development, egg harvesting, pollution.