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From elephants in tropical forests to hawksbill turtles off the Great Barrier Reef, populations are plummeting, according to a stocktake of the world's wildlife.

It says the project’s coastal zone is a conservation and migration area for green turtles, hawksbill turtles and killer whales.

In the Red Sea, they are a lifeline for endangered species such as hawksbill turtles, as well as supporting fishing, marine agriculture and tourism - which provide income for millions of Egyptians.

Since the pandemic hit and visitor numbers dwindled to virtually nil, the entire archipelago was forced into convalescence and dozens of blacktip sharks, green turtles and hawksbill turtles have returned.

Third place went to Matty Smith for an image of a hawksbill turtle hatchling, heading out to sea for the first time.