Summary Loggerhead sea turtles are the most abundant sea turtle species in U.S. waters, but they have been on the threatened species list for more than three decades. The declining population can be traced in part to manmade problems like the fishing industry and pollution. However, a major problem is the destruction of sea turtle nesting grounds by development and coastal erosion. In order to fully capture the scope of this problem, Philippe Cousteau will take a helicopter ride over the coast of South Carolina to view the evidence from the sky. Back on the ground, he will then take a boat out to some of the sea turtle's most protected nesting grounds for an up-close view of these effects on the turtle hatchlings and what is being done to help them. Cousteau will also visit the nearby Sea Turtle Hospital to see the negative effects of human interaction on adult sea turtles. The biologists at this hospital help injured sea turtles any way they can, from surgery to physical therapy, with the hope that each sea turtle will be completely rehabilitated and able to return to the ocean.

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