Sea Turtles
New research suggests sea turtles possess an epigenetic mechanism that helps maintain balanced sex ratios despite rising temperatures from global warming. This adaptation could mitigate fears of population collapse due to excessive female hatchlings. Scientists from Queen Mary University of London led the study on loggerhead turtles.
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Massive sargassum seaweed accumulations are creating significant barriers for sea turtle hatchlings on Florida's beaches, delaying their journey to the ocean and heightening risks from predators and heat. A new study from Florida Atlantic University examined the impact on three common species, revealing substantial slowdowns without immediate energy depletion. The findings underscore the growing threat to hatchling survival amid expanding seaweed deposits.