Hotter sea temperatures leading to longer turtle nesting seasons
Marine turtles appear to be responding to hotter sea temperatures amid shifts in climate by beginning their nesting seasons earlier, new research carried out in the Cayman Islands has shown.
Green sea turtles and loggerhead turtles in Cayman are starting their nesting seasons two and three weeks earlier, respectively, than a quarter century ago, scientists have found. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Feb 11, 2026 06:29 PM