Physical and biological conditions of nests in which sea turtle embryos develop can vary
among and within nesting beaches. Monitoring these conditions and their effects on …

Sea turtle nest success is closely linked to environmental conditions. Interacting biotic and
abiotic factors influence hatching and hatchling emergence success. To date, combinations …

The leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, is Critically Endangered according to UICN,
and has a higher embryonic mortality than other sea turtles. A better understanding of …

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of short-distance nest relocation on
nest parameters and embryonic development of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) …

Relocations of sea turtle nests are generally performed within 12 hours of deposition to
avoid damaging fragile respiratory membranes as they attach to the egg. In May 2007, a …

Climate change models predict sea level rise and increased intensity of storms and
hurricanes in tropical sea turtle nesting areas. These factors could significantly increase …

The thermal and hydric environment during incubation of turtle eggs influences hatchling
size, sex, energy reserves, and thus their quality. Information on the natural nest …

Historically, nesting marine turtles were abundant in the Cayman Islands and were an
integral part of the economy and culture. Today, nesting of loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta …

The nesting population of leatherback sea turtles at the Sandy Point National Wildlife
Refuge (SPNWR), Sandy Point, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, has been comprehensively …

Clutches of leatherback turtles, Dermochelys coriacea, have lower hatching success than
those of other sea turtles, but causes of high embryonic mortality are unknown. We …