Band 4+: The graph below shows the population figures of different types of turtles in India between 1980 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The image shows a line graph with the data of total population for four different types of turtles in India, such as, Leatherback Turtles, Green Turtles, All species and Olive Ridley Turtles from the year 1980-2012.

Overall, the biggest population over the period given was Olive Ridley Turtles from 100 units in 1980 and it significantly increased up to 130 units in 1996. Whereas, the population for Olive ridley turtles has steadily increase after the period of 1996-2012 with around 125 units in 2012.

leatherback turtles increased in 1982-1988 with 110 total units. However, it started to decrease gradually from the year 1988 until 60 units in the year 2002 and remaining the same amount in 2012.

Green turtles experienced up and down gradually within the period given with only least around 90 units in 2012. Meanwhile, the population of All species did not show much significant change over the period given. It shows that All species have consistently increased and downwards along the years 1980-2012 with 111 units.