Fasting is a component of many species' life history due to environmental factors or
behavioral patterns that limit access to food. Despite metabolic and physiological challenges …

The use of sentinel species in monitoring programs for toxic metals such as mercury (Hg) is
essential to understand these pollutants' impact on the environment. For this purpose, it is …

In November 2015, a tailings dam ruptured and affected the second largest nesting site of
loggerhead sea turtles in Brazil. This study aimed to evaluate the reproductive success, and …

Sea turtles generally lay several clutches of eggs in a single nesting season. While a
negative correlation between water temperatures and the time required between constitutive …

In the face of modern challenges, analyzing sea turtle nesting trends is critical to better
understand impacts to these vulnerable species. The introduction of hard-armoring …

Our study aimed to establish reference values for nesting females and compare them with
those previously reported to understand olive ridley turtles' health status and contribute to …

Blood reference intervals (RIs) provide an indication of systemic health and are central to
any baseline health survey. RIs are available for all sea turtle species, except for the flatback …

Vitellogenin (VTG), an egg yolk precursor, is abnormally produced by male and juvenile
oviparous species after exposure to estrogens. Plasma VTG in loggerhead sea turtles …

Blood biochemistry represents a minimally invasive tool for monitoring sea turtle health,
assessing injured sea turtles and supporting conservation strategies. In Grenada, West …

Life-history-oxidative stress theory predicts that elevated energy costs during reproduction
reduce allocation to defences and increase cellular stress, with fitness consequences …