Microplastics in sea turtle nests could cause a dangerous gender imbalance

Scientists are finding microplastics everywhere they look for them. A new study finds these tiny plastic particles in sea turtle nests on a remote Malaysian island. Researchers warn that microplastics could alter nest temperatures, potentially skewing the sex ratio of incubating turtles that could further endanger species already facing significant challenges. Up to 1,700 green … Continue reading Microplastics in sea turtle nests could cause a dangerous gender imbalance