Satellite tracking of sea turtles reveals potential threat posed by human-made chemicals
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 21:30
in Biology & Nature
The first research to actively analyze adult male sea turtles using satellite tracking to link geography with pollutants has revealed the potential risks posed to this threatened species by human-made chemicals. The research examines the different levels of chemicals in the blood of both migratory and residential turtles.