Turtles, those resilient marine reptiles known for their longevity, are exhibiting remarkable adaptability in the face of the pressing challenges posed by climate change. With temperatures on the rise, these creatures are shifting their nesting seasons earlier each year, emerging as vital indicators of how species can respond to environmental changes. Adapting to a Warmer World Recent studies focusing on green and loggerhead turtles in Cyprus shed light on how these species are adjusting their reproductive timings in response to increasing ocean temperatures.

Green Turtles Photograph by Brian Wallace

The green sea turtle has been rescued from extinction thanks to forty years of conservation and protection efforts, the IUCN has said.

A 1-degree-Celsius change in water temperature prompts sea turtles in Northern Cyprus to lay eggs nearly a week earlier on average.

The release also marked the start of New Zealand's biggest turtle-tracking study to date.