Some notes on the population biology of Green (Chelonia mydas) and Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) turtles in the US Virgin Islands
Boulon RH and Olsen DA. 1982. Some notes on the population biology of Green (Chelonia mydas) and Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) turtles in the US Virgin Islands
Study to determine size, length-weight ratios, growth rates, movement patterns, and population estimates for the green and hawksbill sea turtles around St. Thomas and St. John. Gathered data on sea turtles captured in the water, tagged and recaptured at a later date (up to 17 months later) and sea turtles held in captivity.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Boulon, Ralf; Olsen, David
- Date of Issue
- 1982-12
- Units
- VIIS
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Atlantic Hawksbill (Eretomochelys imbricata), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Growth, Movement (Animal), Size, St. John, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands