Mediterranean sea turtles: current knowledge and priorities for conservation and research
P Casale, AC Broderick, JA Camiñas… - Endangered species …, 2018 - int-res.com
The available information regarding the 2 sea turtle species breeding in the Mediterranean
(loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta and green turtle Chelonia mydas) is reviewed, including …
(loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta and green turtle Chelonia mydas) is reviewed, including …
[HTML][HTML] Satellite tracking sea turtles: Opportunities and challenges to address key questions
Over 25 years ago the first satellite tracking studies of sea turtles were published. The
technology and attachment methods have now come of age with long-term tracks over a …
technology and attachment methods have now come of age with long-term tracks over a …
[HTML][HTML] Nesting range expansion of loggerhead turtles in the Mediterranean: Phenology, spatial distribution, and conservation implications
S Hochscheid, F Maffucci, E Abella, MN Bradai… - Global Ecology and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Global warming is affecting habitat quality and availability on our planet and some species
are predicted or are by now changing their distribution range. Here we show that …
are predicted or are by now changing their distribution range. Here we show that …
The accuracy of Fastloc‐GPS locations and implications for animal tracking
AM Dujon, RT Lindstrom… - Methods in Ecology and …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Over recent years, a major breakthrough in marine animal tracking has occurred with the
advent of Fastloc‐GPS that provides highly accurate location data even for animals that only …
advent of Fastloc‐GPS that provides highly accurate location data even for animals that only …
The importance of sample size in marine megafauna tagging studies
Telemetry is a key, widely used tool to understand marine megafauna distribution, habitat
use, behavior, and physiology; however, a critical question remains:“How many animals …
use, behavior, and physiology; however, a critical question remains:“How many animals …
Detecting elusive aspects of wildlife ecology using drones: New insights on the mating dynamics and operational sex ratios of sea turtles
Offspring and breeding (operational) sex ratios (OSR) are a key component of demographic
studies. While offspring sex ratios are often relatively easy to measure, measuring OSR s is …
studies. While offspring sex ratios are often relatively easy to measure, measuring OSR s is …
[HTML][HTML] Shortfalls in the global protected area network at representing marine biodiversity
The first international goal for establishing marine protected areas (MPAs) to conserve the
ocean's biodiversity was set in 2002. Since 2006, the Convention on Biological Diversity …
ocean's biodiversity was set in 2002. Since 2006, the Convention on Biological Diversity …
[HTML][HTML] Extreme mobility of the world's largest flying mammals creates key challenges for management and conservation
Background Effective conservation management of highly mobile species depends upon
detailed knowledge of movements of individuals across their range; yet, data are rarely …
detailed knowledge of movements of individuals across their range; yet, data are rarely …
[HTML][HTML] Overhauling ocean spatial planning to improve marine megafauna conservation
Tracking data have led to evidence-based conservation of marine megafauna, but a
disconnect remains between the many 1000s of individual animals that have been tracked …
disconnect remains between the many 1000s of individual animals that have been tracked …
[HTML][HTML] Different male vs. female breeding periodicity helps mitigate offspring sex ratio skews in sea turtles
The implications of climate change for global biodiversity may be profound with those
species with little capacity for adaptation being thought to be particularly vulnerable to …
species with little capacity for adaptation being thought to be particularly vulnerable to …