Marine turtle hotspots in the Gulf of Mexico and Mesoamerican Reef: Strengthening management and preparedness by Eduardo Cuevas, Eduardo Cuevas, Eduardo Cuevas, María de los Angeles Liceaga-Correa, Abigail Uribe-Martínez, Abigail Uribe-Martínez, Sandra A. Gallegos-Fernández, Sandra A. Gallegos-Fernández, Félix Moncada-Gavilán, Raúl J. González-Díaz-Mirón, Melania C. López-Castro, Vicente Guzmán-Hernández, Martha López

“…We defined four primary hotspots used for migration in the western Gulf of Mexico, around the Yucatan Peninsula, a northern route following the Loop Current, and a southern one towards Gorda Bank, Central America. This study is the largest assessment of marine turtle hotspots in Mexico and Cuba and supports strategies for reinforcing regional management actions for their conservation, as well as a stronger response and preparedness for tackling anthropic threats to these species. …”
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