Researchers discovered that sea turtle nests in Malaysia have microplastics in them. This could increase the temperature in the nest, possibly changing the sex of the hatchlings.

Researchers discovered that sea turtle nests in Malaysia have microplastics in them. This could increase the temperature in the nest, possibly changing the sex of the hatchlings.
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This is Tammy, a green turtle who visits the waters around Sri Lanka: Tammy, a female green turtle, was the first turtle to be identified under the program. Image courtesy of Krysztof Bargiel. The Sri Lankan public is being asked to help build a database…