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751. To Help endangered turtles, scientists try satellite tracking.

Author

Richey, Warren

Subjects
*LEATHERBACK turtle, *SEA turtles, *NESTS
Abstract

Reports on the satellite tracking of leatherback turtles in order to determine why the marine turtles' population is changing in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The population research of Scott Eckert of the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute in San Diego, California; The number of leatherback nests that scientists have found; Suggestion that the decrease in the leatherback population in the Pacific Ocean may be due to the use of nets by fishermen from Peru and Chile.

Published
2000

752. Endangered Species; File No. 15634.

Author

Adams, Tammy C.

Subjects
LEATHERBACK turtle, SEA turtles, LICENSES, ENDANGERED Species Act of 1973 (U.S.), FEDERAL regulation
Abstract

The article presents information on a notice issued by the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with an intention to seek licensing for conducting research activities with leatherback sea turtles. The research will be conducted to identify critical forage habitats, genetic stock structure, and migratory corridors. The research will be conducted as per the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973 and the Code of Federal Regulations.

Published
2012

754. On Trinidad, bulldozing accident results in sea turtle deaths.

Author

Myers, Gay Nagle

Subjects
NESTS, LEATHERBACK turtle
Abstract

The article describes how several leatherback turtle nests were destroyed during an excavation project intended to keep Trinidad's Grand Riviere River from eroding the nearby Grand Riviere Beach had caused the destruction of several leatherback turtle nests.

Published
2012

755. Leatherback Turtles.

Author

Anderson, Carolyn

Subjects
LEATHERBACK turtle, NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Leatherback Turtles," by E. Melaine Watt.

Published
2002

756. Leatherback turtle eggs hatch at Drexel U.

Subjects
*LEATHERBACK turtle, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges
Abstract

Reports that leather-back turtles have hatched at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Published
1991

757. Ecology: Not-so-fast lane for leatherbacks.

Author

Warrick, Joby

Subjects
LEATHERBACK turtle
Abstract

Highlights the findings of a study which suggests that leatherback turtles are highly efficient. Reference to their sense of direction; Details of study; Findings reported in the November 28, 1996 issue of the journal, `Nature.'

Published
1996

758. Restaurant hosts egg-laying.

Author

Scholz, Kimberly

Subjects
LEATHERBACK turtle, BARS (Drinking establishments)
Abstract

Focuses on leatherback turtles laying eggs featured at Seahorse Inn Restaurant & Bar in Black Bay, Tobago.

Published
2001

760. Easy access to animals makes for a turtle watcher's heaven.

Author

Tenny, Lori

Subjects
TRINIDAD & Tobago description & travel, LEATHERBACK turtle
Abstract

Reports that clients traveling to Trinidad and Tobago between March and September 1998 will have the opportunity to view the nesting of the endangered leatherback turtle. Nesting sites in Tobago; Reason why Trinidad is the best place in the world to see the leatherback turtle; Best months for turtlewatching.

Published
1998

762. Last of the Leatherbacks.

Author

Morpurgo, Clare

Subjects
LEATHERBACK turtle, FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Last of the Leatherbacks," by D.J. Brazier.

Published
2008

764. The Last Journey for the Leatherback?

Author

Losee-Hoehlein, Jill and Vázquez, Jose

Subjects
*VIDEOS, *LEATHERBACK turtle, *AUDIOVISUAL materials, *DVD media, *OPTICAL disks
Abstract

The article reviews the video recording "The Last Journey for the Leatherback?," released on DVD format.

Published
2006

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