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

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 …

Background Telemetry and biologging systems,'tracking'hereafter, have been instrumental
in meeting the challenges associated with studying the ecology and behaviour of cryptic …

The current state of sea turtle health in the Indian Ocean is largely unknown, especially for
the endemic flatback turtle (Natator depressus) which is listed as 'vulnerable'in Western …

Relocation of sea turtle nests and the retention of post-hatchlings for head-starting programs
are both commonly used to improve conservation outcomes and facilitate eco-tourism …

Historically, juvenile and subadult green (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill (Eretmochelys
imbricata) sea turtles have been observed in the waters surrounding St. Kitts, West Indies …

Sea turtles are among the most ancient vertebrates on Earth, having existed for more than
120 million years. They are a monophyletic group, comprised of two families and seven …

Understanding how organisms store energy is as important as the strategies developed for
its acquisition. Some species store energy prior to starting their reproductive stage (capital …

Urban coastal ecosystems are unique intersections of human development and biodiversity,
and monitoring populations in these areas is critical to understanding ecosystem health and …

The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is facing global declines; however, the
Florida stock is generally increasing. Various studies have identified threats to sea turtles …