Overwintering behavior and movement of immature green sea turtles in south Texas waters /
(<17 C). Activity, defined as progressive movements through
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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1996.
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | (<17 C). Activity, defined as progressive movements through 1993 to March 1994. Radio and sonic telemetry was used to and < 10 minutes long, respectively. One turtle's behavior appeared to be influenced by dredging activity and depth of behavior during periods of reduced air and water temperatures characterized from October 1992 to March 1993 and November daytime and increased with rising air and water temperature. during December - March may be indicative of prolonged greatest distances. Turtle movement was greatest during the intervals (> 2 hr) of reduced activity along the bottom. location with little directed movement) dominated submerged lower Laguna Madre habitats. Resting (remaining in the same monitor nine juvenile greens ranging from 36 to 62 cm Mud and algal growth atop the carapace of greens recaptured of both years. Resting also dominated nighttime behavior overwintered in and displayed a strong site fidelity for Overwintering behavior and movement of immature green sea recaptured and tracked both years. Green turtles Straight Carapace Length (SCL) (mean = 48.6 cm SCL). Five Surface and submergence durations typically were < 20 seconds the water column and surrounding habitat (i.e., foraging), the water column it occupied. Range of movement was related to size of turtle, with largest individuals traveling turtles (Chelonia mydas ) in Lower Laguna Madre, Texas was turtles were tracked each period with one individual was the most prevalent behavior during warmer months (>17 C) while increased activity was the norm during daylight hours. |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Wildlife Fisheries Sciences". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | xii, 124 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |