Professor Nicole Valenzuela’s study of painted turtles raises concerns for temperature-determinate sex determinate species amidst climate change
Valenzuela said loss of habitat and exploitation has already left many turtles vulnerable to extinction, and climate change only adds to the peril these species face.
“The whole message here is the potential effects climate change can have on these species and the importance of our findings for conservation,” she said. “Turtles are the most vulnerable group of vertebrates, and many use temperature-dependent sex determination.”
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Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
United Arab Emirates: hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) lay Dubai’s first nests of the season
USA: Brevard Zoo in FL takes in 13 debilitated green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas), some sent to Turtle Hospital (VIDEO)
Education
UK: hatchling loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) to go on display soon at Exploris Aquarium
Health & Medical
South Africa: NSRI Jeffreys Bay rescues hatchling loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), Bay World to rehabilitate
Miscellany
USA: Gumbo Limbo 10k preparations underway in Boca Raton, FL
USA: “Sea Turtle Sleepover” events to be held for children at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, FL
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Photo from Nicole Valenzuela.
