The review examines the most recent advances on the effect of persistent pollutants on sea
turtles. Research on this topic is still limited, especially that related to toxicity, since they are …

Simple Summary In a fast-changing world, it is highly important to consider the possible
consequences of human-driven effects that can alter natural ecosystems. In this review, we …

“Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity” is the second official aim of the current UN
Ocean Decade (2021 to 2030) calling for the identification and protection of critical marine …

Background Site fidelity, the tendency to return to a previously visited site, is commonly
observed in migratory birds. This behaviour would be advantageous if birds returning to the …

Environmental contaminants with chemical origins, such as organochlorine pesticides
(OCPs) have major impacts on the health of marine animals, including sea turtles, due to the …

Assessing sea turtle movements and connectivity among different areas is pivotal to
understanding their biology and implementing efficient conservation actions. In the Adriatic …

For species without parental care, such as sea turtles, nest site selection is particularly
important for embryo development, hatchling survival and, ultimately, reproductive success …

For marine species, traveling with the current potentially reduces energetic costs. Still, the
extent to which organisms adjust routes to follow current flow remains an open question …

Although historical observations date back to the 1800's, there is little information on sea
turtle occupancy within Biscayne National Park (BNP). The park is located along the Florida …

To characterize the movements and habitat use of juvenile green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in
benthic developmental habitat, we deployed Fastloc-GPS-enabled satellite transmitters on …