Environmental and Nesting Variables Associated with Atlantic Leatherback Sea Turtle (<i>Dermochelys coriacea</i>) Embryonic and Hatching Success Rates in Grenada, West Indies

Environmental and Nesting Variables Associated with Atlantic Leatherback Sea Turtle (<i>Dermochelys coriacea</i>) Embryonic and Hatching Success Rates in Grenada, West Indies

Annual monitoring of leatherback sea turtle (<i>Dermochelys coriacea</i>) nesting grounds in Grenada, West Indies has identified relatively low hatch rates compared to worldwide trends. This study investigated the impact of selected environmental variables on leatherback sea turtle embry...

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Main Authors: Kate E. Charles, Clare E. Morrall, Jonnel J. Edwards, Kenrith D. Carter, Josephine A. Afema, Brian P. Butler, David P. Marancik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
leatherback sea turtle
nesting
hatchling
reproductive success
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/4/685

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