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This dataset shows the known locations of sea turtle feeding sites, for five of the seven species: hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), green turtle (Chelonia mydas), loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), and olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea). The location at which sea turtles lay their eggs. Turtle nesting sites occur on land, and are typically found on sandy beaches. |
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This dataset shows the known locations of sea turtle feeding sites, for five of the seven species: hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), green turtle (Chelonia mydas), loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), and olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea). The location at which sea turtles lay their eggs. Turtle nesting sites occur on land, and are typically found on sandy beaches. |
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UNEP-WCMC (1999). Global distribution of sea turtle feeding sites (ver. 1.1). Cambridge (UK): UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Data DOI: https://doi.org/10.34892/4eza-0021 |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P STYLE="text-align:Justify;"><SPAN>Sea turtles are air-breathing reptiles spending most of their lives at sea. All sea turtle species lay their eggs on land, typically on sandy beaches. Sea turtles may migrate hundreds or even thousands of kilometres between established feeding and breeding sites</SPAN><SPAN>.</SPAN></P><P STYLE="text-align:Justify;"><SPAN STYLE="font-weight:bold;">This legacy dataset is no longer being maintained and must be used with caution. As the dataset contains overlapping polygons, a dissolve operation (within a GIS) might be needed before surface area calculations are carried out. The global IUCN Red List threat status may differ at the regional-level. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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Global Distribution of Sea Turtle Feeding Sites (1999) |
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