Sea Turtle Populations Rebound in Over Half of Global Habitats

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Sea turtles previously faced extinction risks are now recovering in over half their global habitats, a newly released worldwide survey reveals.

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Researchers evaluated 48 turtle populations globally by measuring impacts from hunting, pollution, coastal development, and climate change on these marine creatures.

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The conservation efforts for sea turtles have proven remarkably successful, with Duke ecologist Stuart Pimm calling it "one of the real conservation success stories."

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Sea turtles inhabiting the Atlantic Ocean show better recovery rates compared to those in Pacific waters, highlighting regional conservation differences.

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Leatherback turtles struggle more than other species, with high environmental threats present in all seven regions they inhabit despite their impressive 3,700-mile migrations.

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Green turtle populations have rebounded significantly in Mexico and U.S. coastal waters following protective legislation enacted in the 1990s and 1970s respectively.

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Fishing gear entanglement continues as a major threat to sea turtles, with new protective technologies requiring widespread adoption among diverse fishing communities.

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Published in Endangered Species Research, this comprehensive survey provides the first major update on global sea turtle population trends in over a decade.

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