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 …
Identifying and comparing phases of movement by leatherback turtles using state-space models
Leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) are currently critically endangered and could be
on the verge of extinction within the Pacific Ocean. In 2004–7, satellite transmitters were …
on the verge of extinction within the Pacific Ocean. In 2004–7, satellite transmitters were …
A review of migratory behaviour of sea turtles off southeastern Africa
P Luschi, JRE Lutjeharms, P Lambardi… - South African Journal …, 2006 - journals.co.za
The survival of sea turtles is threatened by modern fishing methods, exploitation of eggs and
habitat destruction. Forming keystone species in the ocean, their extinction would disrupt the …
habitat destruction. Forming keystone species in the ocean, their extinction would disrupt the …
On the dispersal of leatherback turtle hatchlings from Mesoamerican nesting beaches
So little is known about the early life history of leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea)
from hatchling to adulthood that this period has been termed the 'lost years'. For critically …
from hatchling to adulthood that this period has been termed the 'lost years'. For critically …
Biology of sea turtles under risk from tiger sharks at a foraging ground
It is important to understand the population structure and space use of sea turtles because of
their potential effects on the dynamics of nearshore ecosystems. Much of our current …
their potential effects on the dynamics of nearshore ecosystems. Much of our current …
First satellite tracks of neonate sea turtles redefine the 'lost years' oceanic niche
KL Mansfield, J Wyneken… - Proceedings of the …, 2014 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Few at-sea behavioural data exist for oceanic-stage neonate sea turtles, a life-stage
commonly referred to as the sea turtle 'lost years'. Historically, the long-term tracking of …
commonly referred to as the sea turtle 'lost years'. Historically, the long-term tracking of …
Estimating the age of juvenile loggerhead sea turtles in the North Atlantic
Analysis of previously published records shows that the modal size of juvenile loggerhead
sea turtles (Caretta caretta) found around the United Kingdom (the area north of 49° N and …
sea turtles (Caretta caretta) found around the United Kingdom (the area north of 49° N and …
Movement patterns of marine turtles in the Mediterranean Sea: a review
Understanding the at-sea spatial behaviour of sea turtles is a priority for their conservation.
In the present paper, the current information on the distribution and movement patterns of …
In the present paper, the current information on the distribution and movement patterns of …
Dispersal and dive patterns in gravid leatherback turtles during the nesting season in French Guiana
S Fossette, S Ferraroli, H Tanaka… - Marine Ecology …, 2007 - int-res.com
We present the first combined analysis of diving behaviour and dispersal data collected from
gravid leatherback turtles during 3 consecutive nesting seasons in French Guiana. In total …
gravid leatherback turtles during 3 consecutive nesting seasons in French Guiana. In total …
Satellite tracking highlights the need for international cooperation in marine turtle management
JM Blumenthal, JL Solomon, CD Bell… - Endangered Species …, 2006 - int-res.com
We present detailed results of a satellite tracking project following 10 adult female turtles
from the Cayman Islands, thought to have once been one of the world's largest rookeries. By …
from the Cayman Islands, thought to have once been one of the world's largest rookeries. By …