The reason is quite familiar – climate. The fact is that the sex of the turtle depends on the temperature at which the egg is hatched. If the temperature is lower than 81.86 degrees Fahrenheit (27.7 degrees Celsius), a male is born. Above 88.8 Fahrenheit (31.5 Celsius) is a woman. Intermediate temperatures and their fluctuations from one indicator to another give an equal chance. The problem is that temperatures haven’t been fluctuating lately – they’re rising.

Do turtles have a future?

This particular observation was made in Florida, USA. According to the source, the last four summers here were the hottest in history. Given the trend of global warming, if it continues, turtle populations around the world will be more threatened than ever before.

Because we do not have genetic diversity, you will see a drastic decrease in their population over the years. We do not have the required male/female ratio to reproduce successfully,
– comment Rosales Rodriguez, keeper of sea turtles at the Miami Zoo.

Today, sea turtles are already endangered due to hunting and habitat destruction. In addition, the U.S. National Ocean Service warns that the rising temperature of the sand could lead to the death of newborn turtles, which means there won’t be any new offspring soon.