Green turtle Atlantic Connectivity Conservation Ecology & Society

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Sea turtles are charismatic marine migrants with high ecological, conservation, and cultural value. Their complex life cycle spans land and sea — from early oceanic dispersal to long-distance reproductive migrations that link feeding and breeding habitats, sometimes across entire ocean basins. Understanding how populations are connected across these habitats is crucial for effective conservation, as threats in one area can propagate to others. In this talk, I will present recent research on the connectivity of Atlantic green turtles, highlighting how integrative approaches are helping to resolve long-standing debates on the migratory and ecological links connecting rookeries and foraging areas across the Atlantic. By combining genetic analyses, satellite tracking, and stable isotope data, our work has shed new light on the links between eastern and western Atlantic rookeries and foraging grounds — a key question for the species’ global management.