National Geographic covers FSUCML's Dr. Jeroen Ingels and his research on meiofauna epibiont work revolving around sea turtles.
Loggerhead Sea Turtles Host Diverse Community of Miniature Organisms
There is a world of life on the backs of loggerhead sea turtles, and it’s more abundant and diverse than scientists knew. An international team led by Florida State University researchers found that more than double the number of organisms than previously observed live on the shells of these oceanic reptiles, raising important questions about loggerhead sea turtle ecology and conservation.