Heat Nests: The Impact of Climate Change on Loggerhead Turtle (<i>Caretta caretta</i>) Nesting Distribution in Sicily (Italy).

ABSTRACT: This study aims to update and establish a comprehensive list of nesting sites in Sicily and its minor islands, investigate the distribution and environmental suitability of the loggerhead sea turtles' nesting in Sicily using spatial distribution models (SDMs), and perform a gap analysis considering the protected area network in Sicily. Location: Sicily (Italy). Time period: 1979-2022. Data on Loggerhead seaturtle's nests were collected through several sources, including literature, monitoring records from WWF's Progetto Tartarughe, reports from the local fauna haunting, online articles, referrals on websites and social networks often related to monitoring activities. GIS was used to realize distribution maps. Bioclimatic indicators were downloaded through Copernicus Climate Change Service.

SUBMITTER: Siddiolo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12011450 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature