High-use oceanic areas for Atlantic leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) as identified using satellite telemetered location and dive information
SA Eckert - Marine Biology, 2006 - Springer
The movements and behavior of nine female leatherback sea turtles, Dermochelys coriacea
(L.) were monitored for up to 370 days from their nesting beaches on the Caribbean island of …
(L.) were monitored for up to 370 days from their nesting beaches on the Caribbean island of …
Insights on leatherback turtle movements and high use areas in the Southwest Atlantic Ocean
Leatherback sea turtles, Dermochelys coriacea, undertake broad oceanic movements while
traveling between breeding and foraging areas. While satellite telemetry has been used to …
traveling between breeding and foraging areas. While satellite telemetry has been used to …
Internesting and Postnesting Movements and Foraging Habitats of Leatherback Sea Turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) Nesting in Florida
SA Eckert, D Bagley, S Kubis… - Chelonian …, 2006 - meridian.allenpress.com
We tracked 10 leatherback turtles by satellite from 2 Florida Atlantic Coast nesting beaches
for a period ranging from 38 days to more than 454 days. Movement and foraging areas …
for a period ranging from 38 days to more than 454 days. Movement and foraging areas …
Vertical and horizontal habitat preferences of post-nesting leatherback turtles in the South Pacific Ocean
GL Shillinger, AM Swithenbank, H Bailey… - Marine Ecology …, 2011 - int-res.com
Leatherback turtles are the largest and widest ranging turtle species, and spend much of
their time in the offshore pelagic environment. However, the high seas have thus far …
their time in the offshore pelagic environment. However, the high seas have thus far …
Abundance, distribution, and habitat of leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) off California, 1990− 2003
SR Benson, KA Forney, JT Harvey, JV Carretta… - 2007 - aquadocs.org
Leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) are regularly seen off the US West Coast, where
they forage on jellyfish (Scyphomedusae) during summer and fall. Aerial line-transect …
they forage on jellyfish (Scyphomedusae) during summer and fall. Aerial line-transect …
Behaviour of leatherback sea turtles, Dermochelys coriacea, during the migratory cycle
MC James, RA Myers… - Proceedings of the …, 2005 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Leatherback sea turtles, Dermochelys coriacea, undertake broad oceanic movements. While
satellite telemetry has been used to investigate the post-nesting behaviour of female turtles …
satellite telemetry has been used to investigate the post-nesting behaviour of female turtles …
Movements and habitat-use of loggerhead sea turtles in the northern Gulf of Mexico during the reproductive period
Nesting strategies and use of important in-water habitats for far-ranging marine turtles can
be determined using satellite telemetry. Because of a lack of information on habitat-use by …
be determined using satellite telemetry. Because of a lack of information on habitat-use by …
Identification of high-use internesting habitats for eastern Pacific leatherback turtles: role of the environment and implications for conservation
GL Shillinger, AM Swithenbank, SJ Bograd… - Endangered Species …, 2010 - int-res.com
The numbers of leatherback turtles Dermochelys coriacea in the eastern Pacific Ocean have
declined by up to 90% in the past 2 decades. Initially, egg harvesting was determined to be …
declined by up to 90% in the past 2 decades. Initially, egg harvesting was determined to be …
Pelagic habitat characterization of loggerhead sea turtles, Caretta caretta, in the North Pacific Ocean (1997–2006): Insights from satellite tag tracking and remotely …
DR Kobayashi, JJ Polovina, DM Parker… - Journal of Experimental …, 2008 - Elsevier
We analyzed satellite track data for 186 loggerhead sea turtles in the North Pacific Ocean
using remotely sensed environmental data to characterize pelagic habitat. A large number of …
using remotely sensed environmental data to characterize pelagic habitat. A large number of …
[PDF][PDF] Post-nesting movements and behavior of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) departing from East-Central Florida nesting beaches
CK Dodd, R Byles - Chelonian Conservation and Biology, 2003 - widecast.org
We attached satellite transmitters to four female loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) between
1988 and 1992, and followed their movements for 27 to 132 days. Each female took a …
1988 and 1992, and followed their movements for 27 to 132 days. Each female took a …