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Title: | New sporadic nesting sites of Loggerhead Turtles (Caretta caretta) on the western Antalya coast, Turkiye | Authors: | Şirin, Ayfer Başkale, Eyup |
Keywords: | Sea turtles nesting beaches nesting success hatching success Turkey Beach |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd | Abstract: | Greece and T & uuml;rkiye hold the most important nesting populations of marine turtles in the Mediterranean. In Turkey, the nesting population encompasses 21 beaches across the Aegean and Mediterranean regions, with 15 identified as crucial nesting sites for Loggerhead Turtles (Caretta caretta). However, sporadic nesting also occurs beyond these beaches. To evaluate the significance of these sporadic nests for the overall population, a comprehensive survey was conducted along a 200 km coastline in the western Antalya province over two years. This effort led to the identification of three sporadic nesting sites. A total of 112 adult female Loggerhead Turtle emergences were recorded on these beaches, resulting in 54 instances of egg-laying. Although sporadic nesting is estimated to contribute only 1-2% to T & uuml;rkiye's total nests annually, these nesting areas serve as crucial reservoirs of turtles, vital for adapting to changing environmental conditions. The discovery of these sporadic nesting sites is credited to enhanced monitoring and conservation endeavors in T & uuml;rkiye. | URI: | https://doi.org/10.1080/09397140.2024.2359171 https://hdl.handle.net/11499/57414 |
ISSN: | 0939-7140 2326-2680 |
Appears in Collections: | Fen Fakültesi Koleksiyonu Scopus İndeksli Yayınlar Koleksiyonu / Scopus Indexed Publications Collection WoS İndeksli Yayınlar Koleksiyonu / WoS Indexed Publications Collection |
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