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Using samples from NOAA Fisheries’ tissue library, scientists have sequenced the sea turtle genomes of endangered leatherback and green sea turtles.
“Sea turtle genomes give us a roadmap to look at which genes are present and important for adaptation to changing environments,” said Peter Dutton, program lead for the Marine Turtle Genetics Program at NOAA Fisheries’ Southwest Science Center.
Leatherback and green sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act. The Pacific leatherback sea turtle is one of nine NOAA Fisheries Species in the Spotlight and a priority for recovery. NOAA Fisheries joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop a 2021–2025 Priority Action Plan for the Pacific Leatherback. It details the key conservation efforts needed to recover this critically endangered species. The plan includes continued genetic sampling and studies to support recovery.
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