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Relocated turtle nests produced fewer hatchlings, smalleryoung and a heavily female-biased sex ratio

Relocating vulnerable sea turtle nests can lead to unexpected negative consequences. When nests are moved to warmer areas, the sex ratio of hatchlings skews heavily towards females. Additionally, even nests placed in shaded locations yield smaller hatchlings with reduced physical

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TOI Science Desk28 Aug 2026, 11:24 amUpdated 1d ago1 min readWorldWorld
Relocated turtle nests produced fewer hatchlings, smaller young and a heavily female-biased sex ratio

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Relocating vulnerable sea turtle nests can lead to unexpected negative consequences. When nests are moved to warmer areas, the sex ratio of hatchlings skews heavily towards females. Additionally, even nests placed in shaded locations yield smaller hatchlings with reduced physical capabilities. Therefore, effective nest relocation must consider various environmental factors beyond just temperature to ensure the successful recovery of turtle populations.

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Source: Times of India · TOI Science Desk. Published 28 Aug 2026, 11:24 am.

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