Research on microplastics is still ongoing — but what we know so far is deeply troubling. Researchers uncover alarming issue ...

A new study finds microplastics in nearly every organ of stranded sea turtles, including their reproductive systems.

“Of particular concern is the impact on reproduction, with implications on growth, development and viability of offspring which could spell trouble for the stability of these already vulnerable sea ...

While all other sea turtles have hard, bony shells, the inky-blue carapace of the leatherback is somewhat flexible and almost rubbery to the touch. Ridges along the carapace help give it a more ...

"However, further studies are required to more broadly assess the biological and health impacts of microplastic on sea turtle reproduction." More information: Leah Costello et al, Microplastics ...

Mumbai: The turtle, which was tagged in Odisha on the eastern coast and was found nesting on the western Konkan coast, has ...

To further pursue this interest I joined a Ph.D. program at Texas A&M under the guidance of Dave Owens (an expert on sea turtle biology and reproduction). Due to Dave’s insight, my general interest in ...

“Sea turtles are a shining light of marine ... Rising ocean temperatures can affect turtle reproduction (AFP via Getty Images) Rising temperatures at oceans and beaches lead to more female ...

Found primarily in the Gulf of Mexico, but also as far north as Nova Scotia, Kemp’s ridleys are among the smallest sea turtles, reaching only about 2 feet in shell length and weighing up to 100 ...

“Sea turtles are a shining light of marine conservation ... and that could eventually interfere with reproduction. Yet, new evidence shows loggerheads are responding to the shifts, nesting ...