Accumulation of trace metals in the embryos and hatchlings of Chelonia mydas from Peninsular Malaysia incubated at different temperatures

► The presence of various trace elements was observed during development in Chelonia mydas of Peninsular Malaysia. ► The developmental pattern of the measured trace elements was similar in both female and male C. mydas. ► Zinc concentrations varied the most among trace elements during development and in both sexes. ► Some trace elements accumulated differently during development, indicating a storage preference within the egg compartments.