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Protection of Sea Turtles
Our scientists research sea turtles [pdf] to support the conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered sea turtle species by:
- conducting population assessments
- researching stock structure (age and genetics)
- assessing sea turtle mortality, strandings, and unusual events
- revising stock assessment reports for populations of sea turtles in the western North Atlantic Ocean
- participating in research to reduce the bycatch of sea turtles
- conducting in-water studies to evaluate population trends and habitat requirements
- participating in technology transfer of successful bycatch reduction measures
Our sea turtle scientists collaborate with other SEFSC and NOAA staff, academic colleagues, and contractors. Our scientists provide information and analytical results on species status and threats to the NMFS Southeast Regional Director and NMFS Headquarters for the effective management of marine turtles. The information is critical for evaluating the appropriate conservation measures, as required under the Endangered Species Act.
Scientists also provide information to scientists in Mexico through MEXUS-GULF Turtle Working Group. We also contribute to the proceedings of the Annual Sea Turtle Symposia. Scientists also take part in implementing the NMFS Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico Sea Turtle Strategy that is aimed at addressing the incidental capture of turtles in commercial and recreational fisheries along the Atlantic coast.
Major Program Areas
- Southeast Turtle Program
- Contact Staff
- Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network (STSSN)
- Fisheries Observers
- Publications
- Atlantic Sea Turtle Strategy
- Turtle Expert Working Group
- Atlantic Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species (AMAPPS)
- Cooperative Marine Turtle Tagging Program
- More Related Links
More NOAA Sea Turtle Programs
- NOAA Fisheries Service- Office of Protected Resources
- Southeast Regional Office- Sea Turtle Program
- Northeast Regional Office- Sea Turtle Program
- Northeast Fisheries Science Center
- Southwest Fisheries Science Center- Marine Turtle Research Program
- Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center- Marine Turtle Research Program
Contact
- Larisa Avens Larisa.Avens@noaa.gov
More on Sea Turtles
- Southeast Turtle Program
- Contact Staff
- Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network (STSSN)
- Fisheries Observers
- Publications
- Atlantic Sea Turtle Strategy
- Turtle Expert Working Group
- Atlantic Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species (AMAPPS)
- Cooperative Marine Turtle Tagging Program
- More Related Links
Green Turtle
(Chelonia mydas)
Photo Credit: Andy Bruckner, NOAA
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