Study First to Show if Nesting Heat Affects Sea Turtle Hatchling ‘IQ’

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Sep 30, 2025, 3:50 pm222 ptsTop
As sand temperatures continue to rise, concerns about the future of sea turtles are growing. Hotter nests not only skew sex ratios – producing more females – but also reduce hatchling survival, slow growth, and increase the likelihood of physical deformities.

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