Using generic techniques, Christopher Nolte of UF found that the leatherback population went through a genetic bottleneck. When setting #conservation targets, it's important to go more than 2-3 generations back. #serstm2025 #leatherback #seaturtles #SERSTM

"Infertility makes up about 3% of egg failure in leatherback turtle nests." Emily Turla, FAU grad student, investigated fertility rates of #leatherback #seaturtles in southeast Florida. #serstm2025 #serstn #SERSTM #nesting

Leatherback turtle females and nests in Florida and Puerto Rico are beginning to increase, however on St. Croix nesting members are declining. Kelly Stewart of @noaa.gov presented nesting trends. #serstm2025 #seaturtles #nesting #serstn #SERSTM

In one East Central Florida study, "the severity of crabs and washout impacts are increasing over time." Interesting research by Jeena Prasertium, UCF Student. #serstm2025 #seaturtles #nesting #serstn #SERSTM

Slower vessel speeds save sea turtles! Trenton Aguilar of UF presented research on how #vesselstrikes impact #seaturtle populations. It's a simple thing and makes a huge difference - to turtles and lots of other marine wildlife. #serstm2025 #serstn #SERSTM

"Late season nests have lower reproductive success but still produce hatchlings." Interesting research by Merope Moonstone, student at #UCF. #serstm2025 #seaturtles #nesting #serstn #SERSTM

"A common thread unites us all: our mission to conserve sea turtles." Blair Witherington of #InwaterResearchGroup opened his keynote address at #serstm2025 reminding us that we are all part of a #seaturtle #community. #SERSTM #serstn

Friends in the Atlanta area, here's a wonderful ocean film festival hosted by #SERSTN!

#serstm #serstm2025 #seaturtles #conservation

We're posting this week from the Southeast (US) Regional Sea Turtle Meeting in Hilton Head, SC. Excited to be exploring ways to navigate challenges and optimize solutions with friends and colleagues. #serstm2025 #SERSTM #serstn #seaturtles #conservation

We’re all set up at 🐢 #SERSTM 2025🌊in Hilton Head, SC! Visit our booth in the Grand Ballroom to connect with Justine to learn more about our telemetry solutions & our silent auction for satellite tags! 🛰️

#Lotek40 #LotekTelemetry #AdvancingWildlifeScience
#SeaTurtleConservation #SeaTurtleNetwork