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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists celebrate remarkable trend observed in sea turtle populations: 'One of the real ... success stories'
A new survey reveals a promising trend for sea turtle populations across the globe. According to reports relayed by in more than half the world, endangered sea turtles "show signs of recovery." Published in the journal Endangered Species Research, the study examined 48 sea turtle populations located in different parts of the world and analyzed the effect of factors identified as threats to the species' survival. These threats included coastal development, pollution, hunting, and rising global temperatures. The overall trend of the survey indicated hopeful results, with threats declining in more than half the areas reviewed. "Many of the turtle populations have come back, though some haven't," Duke ecologist Stuart Pimm said, according to "Overall, the sea turtle story is one of the real conservation success stories." Like any conservation initiative, the protection of sea turtles began years ago, and now, after decades, those efforts are coming to fruition. Under the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973, sea turtles were listed as a protected species. Nearly two decades later, Mexico prohibited sea turtle captures, another step in the right direction that influenced population recovery years later. In coastal areas near Mexico and the U.S., sea turtle populations "are now doing really well," according to study co-author and Stanford University researcher Michelle María Early Capistrán. Despite the overall recovery trend, some sea turtle populations are still struggling. Leatherback turtles, for example, are "vulnerable to extinction" and "face high environmental risks," according to the survey. Other species, such as the green turtle, are still listed as endangered across the globe but have shown signs of recovery in different areas. The survey underscores the positive impact conservation efforts have had on various sea turtle populations. Moving forward, as conservationists continue to protect sea turtles, they help preserve biodiversity across the globe. Do you think America is in a housing crisis? Definitely Not sure No way Only in some cities Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
NBC News
17-04-2025
- Science
- NBC News
Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds
Sea turtles were protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973, and Mexico banned all captures of sea turtles in 1990. But it took a few decades for the results of these actions — alongside efforts to protect nesting beaches and reduce accidental bycatch in fishing — to show up in population trends, she said. Around the world, the problem of sea turtles dying after accidentally becoming entangled in fishing gear remains a major threat, said Wallace. New technologies are being developed to spare turtles, but they must be accepted and used regularly by diverse fishing communities to be effective, he added. The survey was published in the journal Endangered Species Research and is the first update in more than a decade.
The Independent
17-04-2025
- Science
- The Independent
Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds
Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they're found worldwide, according to a new global survey released Thursday. 'Many of the turtle populations have come back, though some haven't,' said Duke ecologist Stuart Pimm, who was not involved with the research. 'Overall, the sea turtle story is one of the real conservation success stories." The study looked at 48 populations of sea turtles around the world. Scientists measured the impacts of threats such as hunting, pollution, coastal development and climate change to the marine animals. In more than half of the areas studied, threats are declining overall, the study found. But there are some exceptions. Sea turtle populations in the Atlantic Ocean are more likely to be recovering than those in Pacific waters. And leatherback turtles are not faring as well as other species. Globally, leatherbacks are considered vulnerable to extinction, but many groups are critically endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. All seven of the regions where leatherbacks are found face high environmental risks, said study co-author Bryan Wallace, a wildlife ecologist at Ecolibrium in Colorado. Leatherback turtles are famous for making the longest known marine migrations of any animal – with some individuals swimming as many as 3,700 miles (5,955 kilometers) each way. That feat moves them through a wide swath of regions and may expose them to unique risks, he said. Meanwhile, green turtles are still considered endangered globally, but their populations show signs of recovery in many regions of the world, researchers found. 'By ending commercial harvests and allowing them time to rebound, their populations are now doing really well' in coastal waters off many regions of Mexico and the U.S., said co-author Michelle María Early Capistrán, a Stanford University researcher who has conducted fieldwork in both countries. Sea turtles were protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973, and Mexico banned all captures of sea turtles in 1990. But it took a few decades for the results of these actions – alongside efforts to protect nesting beaches and reduce accidental bycatch in fishing – to show up in population trends, she said. Around the world, the problem of sea turtles dying after accidentally becoming entangled in fishing gear remains a major threat, said Wallace. New technologies are being developed to spare turtles, but they must be accepted and used regularly by diverse fishing communities to be effective, he added. The survey was published in the journal Endangered Species Research and is the first update in more than a decade. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they're found worldwide, according to a new global survey released Thursday. 'Many of the turtle populations have come back, though some haven't,' said Duke ecologist Stuart Pimm, who was not involved with the research. 'Overall, the sea turtle story is one of the real conservation success stories." The study looked at 48 populations of sea turtles around the world. Scientists measured the impacts of threats such as hunting, pollution, coastal development and climate change to the marine animals. In more than half of the areas studied, threats are declining overall, the study found. But there are some exceptions. Sea turtle populations in the Atlantic Ocean are more likely to be recovering than those in Pacific waters. And leatherback turtles are not faring as well as other species. Globally, leatherbacks are considered vulnerable to extinction, but many groups are critically endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. All seven of the regions where leatherbacks are found face high environmental risks, said study co-author Bryan Wallace, a wildlife ecologist at Ecolibrium in Colorado. Leatherback turtles are famous for making the longest known marine migrations of any animal – with some individuals swimming as many as 3,700 miles (5,955 kilometers) each way. That feat moves them through a wide swath of regions and may expose them to unique risks, he said. Meanwhile, green turtles are still considered endangered globally, but their populations show signs of recovery in many regions of the world, researchers found. 'By ending commercial harvests and allowing them time to rebound, their populations are now doing really well' in coastal waters off many regions of Mexico and the U.S., said co-author Michelle María Early Capistrán, a Stanford University researcher who has conducted fieldwork in both countries. Sea turtles were protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973, and Mexico banned all captures of sea turtles in 1990. But it took a few decades for the results of these actions – alongside efforts to protect nesting beaches and reduce accidental bycatch in fishing – to show up in population trends, she said. Around the world, the problem of sea turtles dying after accidentally becoming entangled in fishing gear remains a major threat, said Wallace. New technologies are being developed to spare turtles, but they must be accepted and used regularly by diverse fishing communities to be effective, he added. The survey was published in the journal Endangered Species Research and is the first update in more than a decade. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
Associated Press
17-04-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they're found worldwide, according to a new global survey released Thursday. 'Many of the turtle populations have come back, though some haven't,' said Duke ecologist Stuart Pimm, who was not involved with the research. 'Overall, the sea turtle story is one of the real conservation success stories.' The study looked at 48 populations of sea turtles around the world. Scientists measured the impacts of threats such as hunting, pollution, coastal development and climate change to the marine animals. In more than half of the areas studied, threats are declining overall, the study found. But there are some exceptions. Sea turtle populations in the Atlantic Ocean are more likely to be recovering than those in Pacific waters. And leatherback turtles are not faring as well as other species. Globally, leatherbacks are considered vulnerable to extinction, but many groups are critically endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. All seven of the regions where leatherbacks are found face high environmental risks, said study co-author Bryan Wallace, a wildlife ecologist at Ecolibrium in Colorado. Leatherback turtles are famous for making the longest known marine migrations of any animal – with some individuals swimming as many as 3,700 miles (5,955 kilometers) each way. That feat moves them through a wide swath of regions and may expose them to unique risks, he said. Meanwhile, green turtles are still considered endangered globally, but their populations show signs of recovery in many regions of the world, researchers found. 'By ending commercial harvests and allowing them time to rebound, their populations are now doing really well' in coastal waters off many regions of Mexico and the U.S., said co-author Michelle María Early Capistrán, a Stanford University researcher who has conducted fieldwork in both countries. Sea turtles were protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973, and Mexico banned all captures of sea turtles in 1990. But it took a few decades for the results of these actions – alongside efforts to protect nesting beaches and reduce accidental bycatch in fishing – to show up in population trends, she said. Around the world, the problem of sea turtles dying after accidentally becoming entangled in fishing gear remains a major threat, said Wallace. New technologies are being developed to spare turtles, but they must be accepted and used regularly by diverse fishing communities to be effective, he added. The survey was published in the journal Endangered Species Research and is the first update in more than a decade. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
