Florida sea turtle numbers up, but climate change poses threat
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - 01:30
in Earth & Climate
Central Florida beaches are reporting record numbers of loggerhead sea turtle nests, reversing a recent decline. But hotter summers pose a long-term danger to the threatened species. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Canaveral National Seashore and neighboring beaches in central Florida are reporting record numbers of loggerhead sea turtle nests, a promising change from a decade-long drop.