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Some sea turtles are laying eggs earlier in response to climate change

For each 1-degree-Celsius increase in sea temp, green sea turtles lay eggs over 6 days earlier

A sea turtle swims through the deep blue ocean

Green sea turtles are laying their eggs earlier in the season to cope with warming temperatures, a new study shows.

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By Gennaro Tomma

Green sea turtles are adjusting their nesting habits in response to rising global temperatures.