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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Leatherback turtles"”.
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Movements, dive behavior and trophic ecology of leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) in the northwest Atlantic
<p>The endangered leatherback turtle is a highly migratory predator that feeds exclusively on gelatinous zooplankton. Leatherbacks spend most of their lives submerged or offshore, and their at-sea biology (particularly that of males and sub-adults) is poorly understood throughout much of their …
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Migratory Ecology of Sea Turtles
… true for migratory species, such as sea turtles, whose long-distance movements form a major component of their life history. In this thesis, I investigated which factors are driving the migratory behavior of the leatherback turtle<em>Dermochelys coriacea. </em>Firstly, I examined whether …
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Biologging for marine megafauna conservation: animal tracking, environmental monitoring, and modelling approaches.
… conservation challenges facing sharks and sea turtles, two groups that have experienced severe population declines driven by human activities. Through five case studies, this research demonstrates the versatility of biologging in tackling diverse conservation questions. Satellite tracking of …
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Etude des facteurs écologiques et écotoxicologiques impliqués dans la réussite d’incubation chez la tortue luth, Dermochelys coriacea, de Guyane Française
Leatherback turtles, Dermochelys coriacea, have relatively low hatching success in comparison to other marine turtle species. This low hatching rate is largely a result of high embryonic mortality rather than infertility, but the specific causes remain unknown. Leatherbacks are vulnerable to …
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Understanding and mitigating vulnerable bycatch in southern African longline and trawl fisheries
… global concern about the bycatch of seabirds, turtles and sharks in fishing operations, in particular longline and trawl fisheries, which have been widely held responsible for their declining population s and threatened conservation status. This thesis addresses the issue of bycatch in a …