Discover how a groundbreaking study across the Asia-Pacific region reveals that households are willing to pay significant amounts to preserve marine turtles, highlighting their non-use value and the immense economic benefits of conservation.
Marine turtles, ancient mariners that have navigated our oceans for over 150 million years, now face an unprecedented challenge: climate change. From rising sea levels inundating nesting beaches to shifting ocean currents disrupting their epic migrations, these resilient creatures are struggling to adapt. But there's hope. Learn how climate change is impacting marine turtles and what we can do to help ensure their survival.
Disease is a silent threat to marine turtles, but postmortem diagnostics are shedding light on this hidden crisis. Flint et al.’s 2009 review reveals how necropsies are uncovering the causes of disease in free-ranging turtles, from fibropapillomatosis to parasitic infections. By understanding these threats, we can better protect these ancient mariners—and the oceans they call home.
Marine turtles are facing a silent epidemic: disease. From fibropapillomatosis to parasitic infections, illnesses are threatening these ancient mariners. In their 2009 review, Flint et al. highlight the critical role of postmortem investigations in uncovering the hidden health crises affecting free-ranging turtle populations. By analyzing deceased turtles, scientists are not only diagnosing diseases but also informing conservation strategies to protect these iconic creatures—and the oceans they call home.
