Evidencing the northward extension of loggerhead sea turtle nesting activity in the Aegean Sea, Greece: new records of sporadic nesting on Lesvos and Chios islands
The Mediterranean Sea hosts a diverse array of marine species, including the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), a keystone species for conservation efforts. However, knowledge of its nesting localities within the Aegean Sea, particularly in the northern regions, remains limited. Here, we report the first documented instances of successful loggerhead turtle nesting and hatchling emergence…