Management plan for the protection of nesting loggerhead sea turtles and their habitat in Georgia
Doremus O, Harris D, Hayes R, Maley C, Mcswain L, Richardson JI, White D, Robinette J, Smith JO, Sikes N. 1994. Management plan for the protection of nesting loggerhead sea turtles and their habitat in Georgia. Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Atlanta
A management plan for the protection of nesting loggerhead sea turtles and their habitats in Georgia. Includes plans for monitoring nesting trends; protecting nests from predators and high water; evaluating nest success; protecting nesting habitats through public ownership of nesting areas, limitations on shoreline construction, beach nourishment projects, disturbance, and artificial light; educating the public about sea turtle nesting issues; enforcing the plan; and nesting beach survey protocols.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Doremus, Ogden; Harris, Deborah; Hayes, Royce; Maley, Charles; Mcswain, Larry; Richardson, James; White, David; Robinette, John; Smith, J; Sikes, Newton
- Date of Issue
- 1994-12
- Publisher
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources
- Units
- CUIS
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Environmental Impact, Georgia, Habitats, Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta), Monitoring, Nests & Nesting, Preservation