Protocols for the Research & Monitoring of Sea Turtles in a Coral Reef Habitat
Phillips B and Hillis-Starr Z. 2001. Protocols for the Research & Monitoring of Sea Turtles in a Coral Reef Habitat. USGS; National Park Service. Buck Island Reef National Monument
This protocol highlights monitoring methods for hawksbill sea turtles. Research was conducted at Buck Island Reef National Monument, but the techniques apply to other locations. The protocol focuses on, but is not limited to juvenile and sub-adult tutles. Detailed data collection procedures, data management, and appendices with data sheets and additional protocols are included.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Phillips, Brendalee; Hillis-Starr, Zandy
- Date of Issue
- 2001-10
- Publisher
- USGS; National Park Service
- Units
- BUIS
- Keywords
- Coral Reef, Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Habitat, hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Monitoring, Protocol