Large annual fluctuations are seen in breeding numbers in many populations of non–annual
breeders. We examined the interannual variation in nesting numbers of populations of green …

Most marine turtle species are non-annual breeders and show variation in both the number
of eggs laid per clutch and the number of clutches laid in a season. Large levels of inter …

The temporal distribution of nesting and mating in green turtles Chelonia mydas at
Ascension Island (7 57¹S, 14 22¹W) in the South Atlantic is described. Mathematical …

Estimating the absolute number of individuals in populations and their fecundity is central to
understanding the ecosystem role of species and their population dynamics as well as …

With some taxa, a reduction in the mean size of individuals may reflect over-harvesting
and/or trophy hunting. However, we show that in sea turtles, a reduction in the mean size of …

The timing of reproductive events is critical for fitness, and these events are often linked to
weather and climate. Weather components are thought to influence the nesting behaviour of …

The cycle of energy accumulation, deposition, reorganization, and utilization in the foraging
areas that support reproduction by loggerhead turtles has not been studied in detail; …

The assessment of marine turtle populations is complicated by large inter‐annual variations
in nesting numbers. This variability has been attributed to synchrony in the re‐migration …

Understanding the habitat usage and dietary requirements of a species is fundamental to its
conservation. Although the diet of green turtles (Chelonia mydas) has been characterised for …

Most species of marine turtle breed every two or more years and it is the norm for females to
lay more than one clutch of eggs within a nesting season. Knowing the interval between …