The northwest Atlantic leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) population is
exhibiting decreasing trends along numerous nesting beaches. Since population health and …

Assessment of health variables in wild animal populations have evolved into important tools
for characterizing spatiotemporal population trends and fitness, effects of stressors …

Health assessments of wildlife species are becoming increasingly important in an ever-
changing environment. Kemp's ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii; hereafter, Kemp's …

Blood analyte reference intervals are scarce for immature life stages of the loggerhead sea
turtle (Caretta caretta). The objectives of this study were to (1) document reference intervals …

The ability of sea turtle hatchlings to survive into adulthood is related, in part, to their
individual health status. Documenting a variety of health data is essential for assessing …

Blood biochemistry represents a minimally invasive tool for monitoring sea turtle health,
assessing injured sea turtles and supporting conservation strategies. In Grenada, West …

We documented blood biochemistry and haematology of healthy loggerhead turtles (Caretta
caretta) in the Northwest (NW) Atlantic in order to establish clinical reference intervals (RIs) …

Of the seven sea turtle species, the critically endangered leatherback sea turtle
(Dermochelys coriacea) exhibits the lowest and most variable nest success (ie, hatching …

Blood reference intervals (RIs) provide an indication of systemic health and are central to
any baseline health survey. RIs are available for all sea turtle species, except for the flatback …

Leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) are the most endangered of the seven
species of sea turtles. The health status of leatherbacks is largely unknown, although the …