Biology of pelagic sea turtles: effects of marine debris

Bjorndal, Karen A. and Bolten, Alan B.. (1998) Biology of pelagic sea turtles: effects of marine debris. ,Gainesville, FL. University of Florida, Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

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Abstract

Objectives: 1. Quantify the sub-lethal effect of debris ingestion (nutrient dilution) on nutrient gain 2. Model sub-lethal effects of debris ingestion on nutrient intake and growth 3. Evaluation of stress from entanglement on the loggerhead sea turtle 4. Movement patterns and behavior of pelagic-stage loggerheads in the eastern Atlantic 5. Document the genetic relationships of pelagic-stage loggerheads in the eastern Atlantic with rookeries in the southeast US (Document has 14 pages; lists publications resulting from research)

Item Type:

Monograph or Serial issue

Title:

Biology of pelagic sea turtles: effects of marine debris

Personal Creator/Author:

Creators	Email
Bjorndal, Karen A.
Bolten, Alan B.

Date:

1998

Publisher:

University of Florida, Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

Place of Publication:

Gainesville, FL

Projects:

Research Work Order no. 118

Department:

University of Florida

Institution:

Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research

Issuing Agency:

Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Sea turtles; pollution; marine debris

Subjects:

Conservation
Biology

ID Code:

960

Deposited By:

Stephanie Haas

Deposited On:

29 Mar 2008 14:52

Last Modified:

31 Mar 2008 16:29

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