Monitoring Post-Nesting Movements of Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles
Implementing Organization
Gladys Porter Zoo
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$60,181
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Funding Program
NFWF Recovered Oil Fund for Wildlife
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Monitoring and Observations
Targeted Resources
Sea Turtles
Project Description
Gladys Porter Zoo and NFWF are joining forces to tag 15 adult nesting female turtles in Mexico. Tracking their movements will help pinpoint turtle movements in relation to the spill, and target areas for sea turtle response and recovery efforts.
Contact
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Project Website
Project Partners
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Affiliated Institutions
Primary nesting beach of Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, Rancho Nuevo, Tampaulipas, Mexico