Management of many species is currently based on an inadequate understanding of their
population dynamics. Lack of age—specific demographic information, particularly for long …

This book explores in detail threats to the world's sea turtle population to provide sound,
scientific conclusions on which dangers are greatest and how they can be addressed most …

Biota have been used increasingly in recent years to evaluate the presence of hazardous
chemicals in the environment and to determine the impact of toxicants on ecosystems (eg …

To assess population genetic structure and evolutionary relationships among nesting
populations of loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta), we analyzed mitochondrial (mt) DNA …

Despite global awareness of trace-metal contamination in the ocean, its bioaccumulation
through the food web, and resulting detrimental effects on health, the quantitative toxicology …

Environmental contaminants have been listed as a possible cause of green turtle
fibropapillomas (GTFP). Brain, fat, liver, and kidney tissues from 10 juvenile green turtles …

Complex and ever changing in its forms and functions, the element mercury follows a
convoluted course through the environment and up the food chain. The process is …

Concentrations of heavy metals (Hg, Cd and Pb) were determined in internal organs and
nest contents of green turtles Chelonia mydas and loggerhead turtles Caretta caretta from …

Trace element concentrations in banded water snakes, Nerodia fasciata, and representative
prey items from a site polluted by coal combustion wastes were compared with …

Concentrations of heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Pb, Ni, Cd, Co and Hg) were determined in
tissues and organs of loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and green turtles (Chelonia mydas) …