Distribution of global sea turtle nesting explained from regional-scale coastal characteristics

Abstract Climate change and human activity threaten sea turtle nesting beaches through increased flooding and erosion. Understanding the environmental characteristics that enable nesting can aid to preserve and expand these habitats. While numerous local studies exist, a comprehensive global analysi...

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Main Authors: Jakob C. Christiaanse, José A. A. Antolínez, Arjen P. Luijendijk, Panagiotis Athanasiou, Carlos M. Duarte, Stefan Aarninkhof
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50239-5