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Sea Turtle Swimsuits

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Swimsuits Help Scientists Collect Sea Turtle Poop

— October 7, 2015 — Art & Design
A group of researchers at the University of Queensland have designed special sea turtle swimsuits that act as a giant harness to collect fecal samples. Part of a study to locate and better understand the foraging areas of endangered loggerhead turtles, this bespoke swimsuit can be fitted onto the heavy turtles and act as a 'giant nappy', collecting poop for the scientists to study.

The sea turtle swimsuits were designed by PhD student Owen Coffee and researcher Carmen da Silva after they realized they were having a hard time collecting fecal samples of six loggerhead sea turtles.

This invention could go a long way towards helping endangered turtles, as turtle poop gives scientists a lot of insights into the health, diet and feeding grounds of the beautiful animals.

Trend Themes
1. Endangered Species Conservation - Designing innovative solutions, such as sea turtle swimsuits, can aid in the conservation efforts of endangered species.
2. Data Collection - Creating specialized equipment, like the sea turtle swimsuit, enables researchers to collect valuable data for scientific analysis.
3. Eco-friendly Research Methods - Developing sustainable and non-invasive research techniques, like the use of sea turtle swimsuits, promotes eco-friendly practices in scientific studies.
Industry Implications
1. Wildlife Research - The wildlife research industry can adopt innovative methods, like the sea turtle swimsuit, to enhance their data collection and conservation efforts.
2. Fashion and Design - The fashion and design industry can explore opportunities to create functional and sustainable garments for specialized purposes, such as sea turtle swimsuits.
3. Environmental Conservation - The environmental conservation industry can benefit from adopting disruptive innovations, such as eco-friendly research methods like the sea turtle swimsuit, to protect endangered species.
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