Loggerhead Turtle Conservation Challenges

The video explores the loggerhead sea turtle nesting process on Otter Island, South Carolina. It highlights the efforts of a team monitoring nests, the record-breaking number of nests this year, and the challenges faced by turtles, such as poaching and artificial lights. The video also discusses the impact of climate change on hatchling development and the journey of hatchlings to the sea.

What makes Otter Island an ideal location for loggerhead sea turtle nesting?

• Its proximity to urban areas

• Its developed infrastructure

• Its artificial lighting

• Its 2,000 acres of undeveloped land

What is the primary purpose of counting nests on the beach?

• To assess the long-term population trends

• To track the migration patterns

• To determine the age of the turtles

• To find the largest nest

What protective measure is used to safeguard turtle nests from predators?

• A metal cage

• A protective mesh

• A wooden fence

• A plastic cover

What is a significant threat to both mother and baby loggerhead turtles?

• Natural predators

• Artificial lights

• Strong ocean currents

• Cold temperatures

How do artificial lights affect hatchling turtles?

• They disorient them, causing them to crawl toward land

• They have no effect

• They attract them towards the ocean

• They help them find food

What did the team discover when they checked the last nest?

• All eggs were unhatched

• There were eight live hatchlings

• The nest was destroyed

• The nest was empty

What impact does climate change have on the incubation of turtle eggs?

• It makes the eggs larger

• It increases the incubation time

• It decreases the incubation time

• It has no impact

What is the potential lifespan of loggerhead turtles that reach adulthood?

• 50 years

• 150 years

• 75 years

• 100 years

What is the significance of protected beaches for loggerhead turtles?

• They have more predators

• They are closer to urban areas

• They offer a safe nesting environment

• They provide more food

What is the team's hope for the future of loggerhead turtles?

• That they will become extinct

• That they will return to the same beach to nest

• That they will continue to face challenges

• That they will migrate to new areas