Artificial light on water attracts turtle hatchlings during their near shore transit

Artificial light on water attracts turtle hatchlings during their near shore transit

We examined the effect of artificial light on the near shore trajectories of turtle hatchlings dispersing from natal beaches. Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchlings were tagged with miniature acoustic transmitters and their movements tracked within an underwater array of 36 acoustic receivers plac...

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Main Authors: Michele Thums, Scott D. Whiting, Julia Reisser, Kellie L. Pendoley, Charitha B. Pattiaratchi, Maira Proietti, Yasha Hetzel, Rebecca Fisher, Mark G. Meekan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2016-01-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
Subjects:
acoustic telemetry
in-water movement
vr2w positioning system
green turtle
light pollution
coastal development
Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.160142

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