Sea turtles are attracted to the smell of ocean plastics

The video discusses a study on sea turtles' attraction to plastic debris. Researchers conducted experiments on captive loggerhead turtles, exposing them to different odors, including turtle food, clean plastic, deionized water, and bio fouled plastic. The turtles showed a preference for the scent of turtle food and bio fouled plastic, keeping their nares above water longer when exposed to these odors compared to clean plastic and deionized water.

What new evidence did the research team find about sea turtles?

• They avoid any kind of plastic.

• They prefer the smell of fresh fish.

• They are drawn to the scent of plastic debris.

• They are attracted to the smell of clean water.

How were the turtles exposed to different odors in the experiment?

• By using a fan and pipe system in isolated containers.

• By placing them in an open ocean environment.

• By spraying the odors directly on their shells.

• By mixing the odors in their food.

Which of the following was NOT one of the odors used in the experiment?

• Fresh seaweed

• Deionized water

• Clean plastic debris

• Turtle food

What did the researchers observe about the turtles' behavior when exposed to turtle food and bio-fouled plastic?

• They showed no preference.

• They submerged completely.

• They kept their nares above water longer.

• They ignored both odors.

How did the turtles react to clean plastics and deionized water compared to bio-fouled plastic?

• They reacted the same to all odors.

• They were more attracted to clean plastics.

• They showed no interest in clean plastics.

• They kept their nares above water longer for clean plastics.