Detection and population genomics of sea turtle species via noninvasive environmental DNA analysis of nesting beach sand tracks and oceanic water
Elusive aquatic wildlife, such as endangered sea turtles, are difficult to monitor and
conserve. As novel molecular and genetic technologies develop, it is possible to adapt and …
conserve. As novel molecular and genetic technologies develop, it is possible to adapt and …
Nowhere to hide: Sea turtle bycatch in Northwest Africa
C de la Hoz Schilling, A Diame… - Aquatic …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Fisheries bycatch is considered the largest threat to sea turtle populations globally.
However, it has been challenging to assess the impact of bycatch on sea turtles in some …
However, it has been challenging to assess the impact of bycatch on sea turtles in some …
Changes in mean body size in an expanding population of a threatened species
GC Hays, A Taxonera, B Renom… - … of the Royal …, 2022 - royalsocietypublishing.org
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 …
and/or trophy hunting. However, we show that in sea turtles, a reduction in the mean size of …
Thirty-eight years of loggerhead turtle nesting in Laganas Bay, Zakynthos, Greece: A review
D Margaritoulis, G Lourenço… - … 25 Years as the …, 2022 - meridian.allenpress.com
Here we present 38 yrs of nesting data of the loggerhead population in Laganas Bay,
Zakynthos, Greece, adding data for 2010–2021 to existing published data for 1984–2009 …
Zakynthos, Greece, adding data for 2010–2021 to existing published data for 1984–2009 …
Potential impacts of sea level rise and beach flooding on reproduction of sea turtles
Climate change scenarios predict an increase in global temperature and sea level rise. For
sea turtles, the association between sea level rise, nest water content and temperature …
sea turtles, the association between sea level rise, nest water content and temperature …
Reflections on sea turtle conservation
Why do sea turtles garner such intense interest? The answer is visceral: they are widely
loved! A cryptic life cycle spent mostly out of view lends a sense of mystery that makes them …
loved! A cryptic life cycle spent mostly out of view lends a sense of mystery that makes them …
Hatchery efficiency as a conservation tool in threatened sea turtle rookeries with high embryonic mortality
S Martins, N Ferreira-Veiga, Z Rodrigues… - Ocean & Coastal …, 2021 - Elsevier
Sea turtles are globally endangered and facing anthropogenic threats. To mitigate the
negative impacts on sea turtle populations, different conservation strategies have been …
negative impacts on sea turtle populations, different conservation strategies have been …
Globally important refuge for the loggerhead sea turtle: Maio Island, Cabo Verde
J Patino-Martinez, L Dos Passos, IO Afonso, A Teixidor… - Oryx, 2022 - cambridge.org
One of the largest nesting colonies of the Vulnerable loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta is
in Cabo Verde. Here we present the first comprehensive study of loggerhead turtle nesting …
in Cabo Verde. Here we present the first comprehensive study of loggerhead turtle nesting …
Cayman Islands sea turtle nesting population increases over 22 years of monitoring
JM Blumenthal, JL Hardwick, TJ Austin… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Given differing trajectories of sea turtle populations worldwide, there is a need to assess and
report long-term population trends and determine which conservation strategies are …
report long-term population trends and determine which conservation strategies are …
Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence Profiles of Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolated from Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta) of the Island of Maio, Cape Verde
Previous studies revealed high levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in loggerhead sea
turtles (Caretta caretta), describing this species as prime reservoir of antimicrobial-resistant …
turtles (Caretta caretta), describing this species as prime reservoir of antimicrobial-resistant …