An emerging hazard to nesting sea turtles in the face of sea-level rise

An emerging hazard to nesting sea turtles in the face of sea-level rise

Climate change poses a significant threat to sea turtles. In particular, beach erosion due to sea-level rise endangers sea turtle nests and can hinder the inland movement of nesting females. This study highlights an overlooked indirect hazard in the context of sea-level rise, namely the risk of nest...

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Main Authors: Natalie E. Wildermann, Hector Barrios-Garrido, Khuld Jabby, Royale S. Hardenstine, Takahiro Shimada, Ivor D. Williams, Carlos M. Duarte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Global Ecology and Conservation
Subjects:
Green turtle
Chelonia mydas
Cliff
Terrace
Climate Change
Threat
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989424005389

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