Evaluating outcomes of long-term satellite tag attachment on leatherback sea turtles
Abstract Attachment methods for satellite tags deployed on marine animals must optimize data collection and minimize potential adverse effects on the study subjects. The smooth, oily carapace of the leatherback turtle contrasts with the keratinized scutes of other sea turtles and has required the de...
Main Authors: | Kayla M. Hamelin, Michael C. James |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-12-01
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Series: | Animal Biotelemetry |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40317-018-0161-3 |
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