Why are kemp's ridley sea turtles on the endangered list?

Kemp's Ridley sea turtles are on the endangered list because people kill them for their turtle shell and sell them for people who make purses out of them. To help keep these turtles alive people who sell the purses rarely sell them now. So be careful what kind of leather purse you buy because if you love your sea turtles you wouldn't by them.