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A coastal conservation team is working to prevent hatchlings from moving inland due to artificial lighting. Based on the lecture, which strategy would be most effective?

Artificial light at night (ALAN) can increase predation risk for sea turtle hatchlings.

Salt glands in sea turtles function similarly to sweat glands in mammals.

What is the purpose of triage facilities in the sea turtle stranding response process?

The Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is characterized by:

What is the primary purpose of cloud-based medical records in sea turtle rehabilitation hospitals?

Pilots are required to provide medical care for sea turtles during transport if an emergency occurs mid-flight.

Sea turtles can maintain a heartbeat independently of the nervous system.

Sea turtles can detect airborne and waterborne chemicals through chemoreception.

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