Climate change risks sea turtle breeding in Turkey
Many large-headed sea turtles along the Turkish coasts are facing increasing threats due to climate change, as rising sand temperatures negatively impact their reproductive processes. There is a growing proportion of females among the hatchlings, with male numbers dwindling. Studies indicate that about 70% of turtle hatchlings on Turkish beaches are female, and in some other populations, the percentage rises to 80-90%, threatening the turtles' ability to sustain their populations. Scientists have called for enhanced cooperation among Mediterranean countries to protect these turtles from the impacts of climate change. They emphasized the urgent need to implement measures to preserve ecological balance and biodiversity, especially with the upcoming COP 31 conference, which will focus on marine environmental protection.
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