Record Sea Turtle Nests in US Amid Climate Change Threats

Despite record-breaking nesting, future of sea turtles remains uncertain due to rising temperatures and sea levels.

Record-breaking numbers of sea turtle nests have been reported on US beaches this year, particularly in Florida.
Despite the record numbers, the survival of sea turtles is threatened by climate change, including rising sea levels, more powerful storms, and warmer temperatures.
Warmer sand temperatures, which are projected to increase dramatically by 2100, result in more female turtles and smaller, slower hatchlings.
A recent study suggests that sea turtles will need to nest much earlier or later than they currently do to cope with changing environmental conditions.
Despite the increase in nests, the hatchling production may not be as high, indicating a potentially grim future for sea turtles.