Use of the Upper Texas Coast by Nesting Sea Turtles

Project Description

Texas A&M University at Galveston surveyed Bolivar Peninsula beaches to characterize extent of the Kemp's ridley sea turtle nesting season, annual number of nesters and nests laid, nest location, preferred nesting habitat(s), and fidelity of nesters to Bolivar Peninsula and adjacent areas.

Basics

Galveston

Classification

  • CMP 306
Habitat Restoration/Protection

Contacts

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