Fernando de Noronha Archipelago is considered a feeding ground for juvenile hawksbills. The turtles use the surrounding waters as a refuge and as a resting and developmental place.

Threatened species are any animal or plant species that are vulnerable to endangerment and may disappear within the foreseeable future. The five species of sea turtles found in Brazilian Waters are threatened of extinction. The greatest threat to hawksbill sea turtle was the harvesting for their beautiful and unique shell.