Tracking endangered leatherback sea turtles by satellite, key habitats identified

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Most satellite tagging studies of leatherbacks have focused on adult females on their tropical nesting beaches, so little is known worldwide about males and subadults, the researcher point out. But now, tagging and satellite tracking in locations where leatherbacks forage has allowed the scientists to get a much richer picture of the leatherback's behavior and dispersal patterns on the open ocean.

Published On: 20-Mar-14 09:58 AM
Source: ScienceDaily

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[AUSHERP]

What a great project, knowledge is the key to the future. I didnt know about their unique themoregulation