Nest Domes Battle Climate Change to Preserve Sea Turtle Hatchlings: From Crisis to Hope

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Sea turtles face threats from warming seas and climate change, impacting their nesting behavior and survival.

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The Colombian Sea Turtle Conservation Program (ProCTMM) partners with Banana Boat and Wunderman Thompson Colombia on an eco project to safeguard sea turtles.

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The project aims to lower sand temperature during incubation to influence sea turtle hatchlings' gender ratio.

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Warming temperatures have caused 99% of sea turtle hatchlings to be born female in the last four years.

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Nest Domes, inspired by turtle shells, regulate sand temperature using natural materials, aiding the birth of a balanced proportion of male and female hatchlings.

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The open-source blueprint of the Nest Domes allows global replication and installation on beaches..

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The Nest Domes utilize eco-friendly materials like Caribbean wood, cork, and flaxseed oil to create suitable conditions.

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Successful prototypes have lowered nest temperatures by 4ºC, aiming to recreate optimal conditions for sea turtle gender balance.

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The collaborative project showcases the significance of innovative solutions for endangered species conservation.

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