Barrios-Garrido, Hector, Tanabe, Lyndsey K., Vélez-Rubio, Gabriela M., Ware, Matthew, and Wildermann, Natalie Elizabeth (2025) Editorial: Marine turtles. Frontiers in Amphibian and Reptile Science, 2. 1548605.

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Abstract

Marine turtles are vital to marine ecosystems, serving as indicators of ocean health and contributing to the ecological balance of marine habitats (Aguirre and Lutz, 2004). However, the Anthropocene has introduced a multitude of human-induced stressors on natural systems, necessitating innovative solutions to mitigate these impacts (Davenport, 2024; Syvitski et al., 2020). Significant aspects of marine turtle biology remain poorly understood (Hamann et al., 2010; Rees et al., 2016; Wildermann et al., 2018), especially in regions of the Global-South (Robinson et al., 2022; 2023; Shanker et al., 2023).

This Research Topic presents a collection of seven studies that advance our understanding of marine turtles in need of conservation action, with research spanning Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Dominica, Uruguay, Brazil, Martinique, and Ecuador. This editorial summarizes four original research manuscripts, one review, one mini review, and one brief research report; all highlighting the complex threats that marine turtles face and underscoring the need for multidisciplinary approaches to develop effective conservation strategies.

Item ID:	84737
Item Type:	Article (Editorial)
ISSN:	2813-6780
Keywords:	sea turtle, global south, conservation challenges, conservation strategies, flagship species, keystone species
Copyright Information:	©2025 Barrios-Garrido, Tanabe, Ve ´lez-Rubio, Ware and Wildermann. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
Date Deposited:	24 Feb 2025 02:00
FoR Codes:	41 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 4104 Environmental management > 410402 Environmental assessment and monitoring @ 50% 41 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 4104 Environmental management > 410407 Wildlife and habitat management @ 50%
SEO Codes:	18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT > 1805 Marine systems and management > 180504 Marine biodiversity @ 100%
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