why are diamondback terrapins endangered
Our terrapins suffer from a serious loss of habitat. New Jersey has experienced explosive development of its wetlands. When wetlands are filled and covered for the construction of buildings, the terrapins lose their homes.Our community of Somers Point provides a good example of the rapid growth and development in our region. We are losing open space rapidly.hen wetlands are filled and covered for the construction of buildings, the terrapins lose their homes. Our community of Somers Point provides a good example of the rapid growth and development in our region.