Sea Turtles: Is the Future Female?

June 18, 2018

New research uncovers alarming trends for the future of sea turtle populations.

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Are sea turtles destined to turn all female? Fewer male turtles are hatching from nesting beaches as global temperatures rise. This video documents cutting edge research that has uncovered alarming trends for the future of sea turtle populations.

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Sustainably grown, organic Alaskan kelp is harvested at the Seagrove Kelp Co. farm in Doyle Bay. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jordan Hollarsmith

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