Sea turtles that are entangled in abandoned fishing gear are considered incidental captures rather than traditional strandings.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) share regulatory authority over sea turtle conservation under the Endangered Species Act.

Sea turtles rely on a bronchial tree similar to mammals for respiration.

Rehabilitation facilities do not contribute to sea turtle mortality research because they only focus on treatment.

Sea turtle respiration is triggered primarily by high CO2 levels, similar to mammals.

Which structure in the sea turtle heart collects blood from systemic circulation?

Which factor is not typically examined when investigating a stranded sea turtle?

Cold-stunned sea turtles can become stranded because they are too weak to swim or dive.

What adaptation allows sea turtles to hold their breath for extended periods?

A veterinarian at a sea turtle rehabilitation center receives a juvenile green sea turtle. Based on life cycle patterns, where is this turtle most likely to have spent its early years?