Browsing of mangroves by green turtles in Western Australia
K Pendoley, J Fitzpatrick - Marine Turtle Newsletter, 1999 - seaturtle.org
Four species of sea turtles nest on the islands and coastline of the North West Shelf of
Western Australia; hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata), green turtles (Chelonia
mydas), loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) and flatback turtles (Natator depressus)(Prince
1994). The nesting season commences around September-October for hawksbill turtles and
October-November for the other three species. Nesting typically ends by March, with
hatchlings emerging until May.In March 1998, the authors were members of a survey team …
Western Australia; hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata), green turtles (Chelonia
mydas), loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) and flatback turtles (Natator depressus)(Prince
1994). The nesting season commences around September-October for hawksbill turtles and
October-November for the other three species. Nesting typically ends by March, with
hatchlings emerging until May.In March 1998, the authors were members of a survey team …
Browsing of Mangroves by Green Turtles in Western Australia Kellie Pendoley1 & Jeremy Fitzpatrick2
PD Sargassum - Marine Turtle Newsletter, 1999 - researchgate.net
Four species of sea turtles nest on the islands and coastline of the North West Shelf of
Western Australia; hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata), green turtles (Chelonia
mydas), loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) and flatback turtles (Natator depressus)(Prince
1994). The nesting season commences around September-October for hawksbill turtles and
October-November for the other three species. Nesting typically ends by March, with
hatchlings emerging until May. In March 1998, the authors were members of a survey team …
Western Australia; hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata), green turtles (Chelonia
mydas), loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) and flatback turtles (Natator depressus)(Prince
1994). The nesting season commences around September-October for hawksbill turtles and
October-November for the other three species. Nesting typically ends by March, with
hatchlings emerging until May. In March 1998, the authors were members of a survey team …