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Warm ocean waters linked to first sea turtle nesting in California
Original: Warm ocean waters may have led to first known sea turtle nesting in California
Scientists believe unusually warm ocean waters may have driven sea turtles to nest in California for the first time on record, according to NPR. The sighting suggests shifting ocean temperatures could be pushing marine species into new habitats along the US West Coast, with researchers pointing to climate change as a likely factor behind the range expansion.
Why now: The first recorded sea turtle nesting in California is a striking sign of warming oceans and shifting marine habitats.
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