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Sea turtle embryos breathe through their shells, making oxygen crucial for their development. Turtles lay eggs on land to ensure better oxygen access, but rising sea levels and climate change increase the risk of nest flooding. A study shows that turtle eggs can survive submersion for several hours, indicating their resilience. Understanding these factors can help in developing strategies to protect sea turtles.

What is the survival rate of sea turtle eggs when submerged underwater for one to three hours?

Why is it important to understand how sea turtles nest and develop?