Satellite-linked locational, mapping, and diving of sea turtles in pelagic and coastal benthic habitats
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued over 9 years ago
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Satellite telemetry determines migratory pathways to the foraging and nesting areas, degree of fixation on a foraging area, diving behaviors during the migrations, provide information on the position and movement of turtles captured and released from the pelagic longline fishing, and differences in migratory abilities between healthy turtles and ones moderately afflicted with fibropapillomatosis.