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After the tide: Characterizing sub-lethal effects of a catastrophic red tide on nesting sea turtles

Implementing Organization

Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$233,333

Known Leveraged Funding

$0

Funding Organization

The U.S. Department of Treasury

Funding Program

The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 5: Centers of Excellence Research Grant Program

Details

Project Category

Science

Project Actions

Environmental Research

Targeted Resources

Sea Turtles

Project Description

The research empirically investigates the effects of the 2017-2019 brevetoxicosis harmful algal bloom on the health and reproductive success of nesting sea turtles. The study characterizes the sublethal, chronic effects of brevetoxins on sea turtle health.

Contact

Kelly Sloan
239-472-3984
ksloan@sccf.org
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Project Partners

None

Affiliated Institutions

None

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