Stormy oceans are associated with declines in sea turtle hatching

@article{Houtan2007StormyOA,
  title={Stormy oceans are associated with declines in sea turtle hatching},
  author={Kyle S. Van Houtan and Oron L. Bass},
  journal={Current Biology},
  year={2007},
  volume={17},
  pages={R590-R591}
}
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