Sea Turtle Populations Show Signs of Recovery Due to Reduced Threats

A recent U.S. study indicates that sea turtle populations are showing signs of recovery. This is attributed to a decline in threats such as hunting, pollution, and climate change. Researchers examined the impact of these threats on sea turtle populations across 48 regions worldwide. The study revealed that in over half of these regions, a reduction in threats correlated with an increase in sea turtle numbers. The Atlantic Ocean sea turtle population is more likely to recover compared to those in the Pacific. Green sea turtles, still globally endangered, also show recovery signs in several areas. Dr. Michelle Maria Early Capistran from Stanford University noted that sea turtle numbers are currently stable in many coastal regions of Mexico and the U.S. This is due to the prevention of commercial hunting and providing the species time to recover. The findings were published in the journal 'Endangered Species Research'.