Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives.
Plants & Animals
Feb 5, 2025
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Competitive swimmers know that swimming underwater causes less drag resistance than swimming at the surface. Splashing around making waves isn't the most efficient way to swim. Any energy spent creating waves is essentially ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 30, 2025
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An arctic blast that brought a rare snowfall to northern Florida last week left green sea turtles as far south as St. Augustine suffering from a condition known as cold stunning.
Ecology
Jan 29, 2025
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Turtle populations continue to face unpredictable challenges from climate change, according to a joint study between researchers from Deakin University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), published ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 29, 2025
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Researchers from Swansea and Deakin Universities have found that marine animals across mammals, birds and reptiles swim at similar relative depths when traveling and not feeding to save energy.
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Dec 16, 2024
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Sea turtles that nest in Montserrat migrate and feed in the waters of multiple Caribbean countries and territories—according to a new study that highlights the need for international conservation efforts.
Plants & Animals
Dec 12, 2024
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After a rash of stranded turtles on Massachusetts shores in the last week, the New England Aquarium is now treating over 200 cold-stunned sea turtles in critical condition.
Plants & Animals
Dec 3, 2024
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A study has provided crucial insights into the fertility and reproductive health of wild turtles and tortoises, which could help reverse their declining populations.
Plants & Animals
Oct 14, 2024
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Baby sea turtles respond even more to fluctuating precipitation than to changes in air temperature during their development in the egg. The effects of precipitation differ depending on the species—or even the population.
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Aug 19, 2024
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The six turtle species that call Australia home appear to have few similarities at first. Some turtles are large, others are much smaller. Some turtles are herbivores, others enjoy a varied diet. Unfortunately, their threats ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 17, 2024
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