Global warming is having a significant impact on sea turtle populations, influencing their gender ratios in ways that could have long-term effects on their survival. NHK WORLD-JAPAN highlights recent research findings that temperature changes, particularly the warming of beaches where turtles lay their eggs, are skewing these ratios towards more females being born. This gender imbalance poses a threat to the future of these marine creatures, as a balanced male-to-female ratio is crucial for their reproduction and survival.
- Global warming affects sea turtle gender ratios, with warmer temperatures leading to more females being born.
- The gender of sea turtles is determined by the temperature at which eggs incubate, with warmer sands producing more females.
- This trend towards higher female populations could threaten the future survival of sea turtles due to the importance of a balanced sex ratio for reproduction.
- Conservationists are exploring measures to mitigate the effects of global warming on sea turtle populations, including shading nests and relocating them to cooler areas.
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