Gut contents of Caribbean green turtles (Chelonia mydas) across nearly five decades reveal a consistent diet at the foraging ground and human-induced shifts in ingesta off the nesting beach | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Gut contents of Caribbean green turtles (Chelonia mydas) across nearly five decades reveal a consistent diet at the foraging ground and human-induced shifts in ingesta off the nesting beach
Key Points
Consistent diet patterns identified in Caribbean green turtles at foraging grounds, reflecting long-term feeding habits.
Analysis of gut contents over nearly five decades indicates human-induced shifts off nesting beaches.
Longitudinal study of turtle diets shows significant shifts due to environmental and anthropogenic factors.
Findings emphasize the need to address human impacts on turtle feeding areas and habitats.