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 Sloan239-472-3984
ksloan@sccf.org
Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None