Sea turtles shed the entire scale or scute as part of their growth process.

Sea turtles are never transported in water during flights.

What is the primary purpose of cloud-based medical records in sea turtle rehabilitation hospitals?

Artificial light at night (ALAN) can increase predation risk for sea turtle hatchlings.

A coastal conservation team is working to prevent hatchlings from moving inland due to artificial lighting. Based on the lecture, which strategy would be most effective?

What unique muscle attachment feature is present in sea turtles?

The STSSN is operated solely by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Marine debris ingestion is a greater threat to adult sea turtles than juveniles.

What are some of the anatomical differences of the sea turtle respiratory system compared to mammals?

The absence of a diaphragm in sea turtles means respiration is entirely passive.