Sea Turtles Rebounding Worldwide As Nests And Habitat Are More Protected, Says 2025 Noaa Study

Sea Turtles Rebounding Worldwide As Nests And Habitat Are More Protected, Says 2025 Noaa Study

Sea Turtles Rebounding Worldwide As Nests And Habitat Are More Protected, Says 2025 Noaa Study Olive ridley sea turtles nesting on Costa Rican beach – Credit: NOAA Fisheries / Michael Jensen Once hammered by overhunting and habitat loss, sea turtles have persevered with new protections and conservation efforts—and a new study has found their populations are still rebounding, even as oceans change. “Sea turtles are a shining light of marine conservation with recoveries of many nesting populations,” said Marine Science Professor Graeme Hays at Deakin University in Australia. Scientists at the University joined NOAA Fisheries researcher Jeffrey Seminoff to review the status of all seven species of sea turtles around the world. They found most sea turtle populations rebounding worldwide, with more turtles nesting at beaches with stronger protections in place. For instance, artificial lighting that can confuse baby turtles trying to find the ocean has been reduced or removed in many locations, …