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Satellite tracking of sea turtles reveals potential threat posed by manmade chemicals

The first research to actively analyze adult male sea turtles (Caretta caretta) using satellite tracking to link geography with pollutants has revealed the potential risks posed to this threatened species by manmade chemicals. The research, published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, examines the different levels of chemicals in the blood of both migratory and residential turtles… Read Full Article

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