Study the historical beach use of leatherbacks sea turtles through tagging, genetic data collection, and population assessment. Project will work to understand recent population declines and see if turtles are moving to other beaches that may need increased protection.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Sea Turtles
Project Title: Increase Understanding of Leatherback Nesting Patterns in the Northwest Atlantic (PR, USVI)
Organization:
The Ocean Foundation
Project ID:
0310.23.078333
Description:
Award Amount:
$24639.48
Location:
Northern Caribbean (Puerto Rico and St. Croix, US Virgin Islands)