In sea turtles, parental investment is limited to the nutrients and energy invested in eggs that
will support embryonic development. Leatherback females have the largest clutches with the …

This study was conducted to determine trace metal concentrations (Cd, Cu, Zn, Pb and Hg)
in blood and three egg fractions from Eretmochelys imbricata nesting on Qeshm Island in …

The blood and eggs of the flatback turtle (Natator depressus) sampled when nesting at
Curtis Island, Queensland, Australia. In the blood, zinc was present at the highest …

We examined the maternal transfer of organochlorine contaminants (OCs), pesticides
(DDTS and HCHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and the temporal variation of …

Toxic trace elements from both, natural and anthropogenic origin, pose a threat to aquatic
environments and marine wildlife due to their long-range transport, bioaccumulative nature …

Concentrations of lead were assessed in the sea turtle, Lepidochelys olivacea, from a
nesting colony of the Eastern Pacific. Twenty-five female turtles were sampled and a total of …

Concentrations of heavy metals (Hg, Cd and Pb) were determined in internal organs and
nest contents of green turtles Chelonia mydas and loggerhead turtles Caretta caretta from …

The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) has been a species of global concern for decades. In
this study, heavy metals (mercury: Hg; Cadmium: Cd; Lead: Pb; Copper: Cu; and Zinc: Zn) …

Several studies have been carried out concerning metal accumulation in sea turtles from
different areas of the world, such as Hawaii (Aguirre et al., 1994), Japan (Sakai et al., 2000a …

Leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) are long-distance migrants that travel
thousands of km from foraging grounds to breeding and nesting grounds. These extensive …