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Claim Text: The survival of the hatchlings depends on the temperature of the sand, and even their gender is affected by it.
Simplified Text: The survival and gender of sea turtle hatchlings are influenced by the temperature of the sand during incubation.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "effect": "Hatchling survival and gender", "factor": "Sand temperature" }
Subject Tags: Biology Sea Turtles Hatchlings Sand Temperature
UUID: 708645a1-14b8-4905-ad6e-e59fdc594274
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Created: September 25, 2026 at 6:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 6:05 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Tropical Sea Turtle Lays Eggs on Southern California Beach

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/olive-ridley-sea-turtle-climate-california.html

For the first time in recorded history, a sea turtle has nested on the West Coast of the U.S., laying eggs near Seal Beach, California. Scientists view this as a significant sign of warming ocean waters, driven by a major El Niño event.

Sea Turtles Climate Change El Niño Marine Biology California Wildlife Conservation Ocean Warming

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