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tagged turtles are boosting tropical cyclone prediction

How tagged turtles are boosting tropical cyclone prediction

In the southeast Indian Ocean, turtle-borne sensors are filling in the gaps scientists need to forecast storms.
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Sea turtles along Pakistan coast face host of threats

Sea turtles along the coast are facing a welter of anthropogenic threats, including habitat degradation, plastic pollution, and entanglement in fishing gears, according to the World Wildlife Fund.

How turtle-watching tours actually help conservation

How turtle-watching tours actually help conservation

From data collection to caring for injured turtles, get hands-on in one of Earth's most important sea turtle conservation programs.
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Sea turtle hatchlings turning female due to global warming

In early April, Volusia County, Fla., marked it’s first turtle nest of the year and the earliest on record. Experts said the reason is warmer ocean waters are causing female turtles to come onshore earlier to lay their eggs.

Nearly 200 baby tortoises are seized at Galápagos Airport
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Nearly 200 baby tortoises are seized at Galápagos Airport

The tortoises were found on Sunday wrapped in plastic inside a red suitcase that was bound for mainland Ecuador. A police officer has been taken into custody, the authorities said.
Rising temperatures altering sea turtle sex ratio

It’s gettin’ hot in here, so water all your eggs

Rising temperatures are altering the sex ratio of sea turtles. Researchers are exploring one possible fix.

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