Revisão bibliográfica sobre a sazonalidade da nidificação de tartarugas marinhas em praias do nordeste brasileiro monitoradas pelo Projeto TAMAR (2015-2025)

Abstract

Sea turtles are organisms sensitive to environmental changes, particularly during the reproductive phase, when they return to beaches to nest. This study aims to review the scientific literature on the nesting seasonality of sea turtles in beaches of Northeast Brazil monitored by the TAMAR Project between 2015 and 2025. Seven studies were selected based on defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, analyzing seasonal nesting patterns, regional variations, and associated environmental factors such as sand temperature, precipitation, relative humidity, lunar phase, and coastal vegetation presence. Findings indicate that E. imbricata shows peak nesting activity between November and March, C. caretta mainly from October to March, and L. olivacea from March to August. The results highlight the importance of continuous monitoring and adaptive management strategies in the face of climate change and coastal urbanization, aiming to conserve these endangered species.