scholarly journals Loggerhead marine turtles ( Caretta caretta ) nesting at smaller sizes than expected in the Gulf of Mexico: Implications for turtle behavior, population dynamics, and conservation

Author(s):  
Allison M. Benscoter ◽  
Brian J. Smith ◽  
Kristen M. Hart

2018 ◽  
Vol 591 ◽  
pp. 167-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Henschke ◽  
CA Stock ◽  
JL Sarmiento


2019 ◽  
Vol 392 ◽  
pp. 159-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda R. Kocmoud ◽  
Hsiao-Hsuan Wang ◽  
William E. Grant ◽  
Benny J. Gallaway




1993 ◽  
Vol 115 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. T. Plotkin ◽  
M. K. Wicksten ◽  
A. F. Amos


Author(s):  
B.J. Godley ◽  
M.J. Gaywood ◽  
R.J. Law ◽  
C.J. McCarthy ◽  
C. McKenzie ◽  
...  

Mortality patterns of marine turtles entangled in fishing gear, found dead at sea or stranded dead on and around the coast of Britain in the period 1992–1996 are described. Of a total of 38 dead turtles identified, 35 were leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) and three were loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta). All D. coriacea were considered adults or subadults nearing sexual maturity. Six individuals were assessed as females, ten were classified as males and 19 were not sexed. Dermochelys coriacea (N=20 measured) ranged from 120 to 210 cm in curved carapace length (mean, 152 cm). The three C. caretta were juveniles, and ranged from 15 to 30 cm curved carapace length. Possible origins, causes of mortality and interactions with fisheries are discussed. In addition, contaminant levels were determined in the tissues of three D. coriacea. Concentrations of organic contaminants determined were found to be low.



2011 ◽  
Vol 129 (4) ◽  
pp. 2372-2372
Author(s):  
Natalia Sidorovskaia ◽  
Azmy Ackleh ◽  
Nabendu Pal ◽  
Juliette W. Ioup ◽  
George E. Ioup ◽  
...  






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