Mediterranean sea turtles: current knowledge and priorities for conservation and research
P Casale, AC Broderick, JA Camiñas… - Endangered species …, 2018 - int-res.com
The available information regarding the 2 sea turtle species breeding in the Mediterranean
(loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta and green turtle Chelonia mydas) is reviewed, including …
(loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta and green turtle Chelonia mydas) is reviewed, including …
A global review of green turtle diet: sea surface temperature as a potential driver of omnivory levels
To better understand dietary requirements, trophic shifts, and trophic interactions of the
threatened green turtle (Chelonia mydas), we conducted a comprehensive global review …
threatened green turtle (Chelonia mydas), we conducted a comprehensive global review …
Informing research priorities for immature sea turtles through expert elicitation
Although sea turtles have received substantial focus worldwide, research on the immature
life stages is still relatively limited. The latter is of particular importance, given that a large …
life stages is still relatively limited. The latter is of particular importance, given that a large …
Migratory corridors and foraging hotspots: critical habitats identified for Mediterranean green turtles
KL Stokes, AC Broderick, AF Canbolat… - Diversity and …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Levels of sea turtle bycatch in the Mediterranean are thought to be unsustainable. We
provide a comprehensive overview of adult green turtle (Chelonia mydas) distribution during …
provide a comprehensive overview of adult green turtle (Chelonia mydas) distribution during …
Revisiting the ontogenetic shift paradigm: the case of juvenile green turtles in the SW Atlantic
The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is a subcosmopolitan species found in tropical and
temperate latitudes. The best knowledge on its behavior described an abrupt and …
temperate latitudes. The best knowledge on its behavior described an abrupt and …
Characterization of the juvenile green turtle (Chelonia mydas) microbiome throughout an ontogenetic shift from pelagic to neritic habitats
The gut microbiome of herbivorous animals consists of organisms that efficiently digest the
structural carbohydrates of ingested plant material. Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) provide …
structural carbohydrates of ingested plant material. Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) provide …
A jellyfish diet for the herbivorous green turtle Chelonia mydas in the temperate SW Atlantic
V González Carman, F Botto, E Gaitán, D Albareda… - Marine biology, 2014 - Springer
Feeding ecology of juvenile green turtles (Chelonia mydas) was studied from 2008 to 2011
at Samborombón Bay (35° 30′–36° 30′ S, Argentina), combining data on digestive tract …
at Samborombón Bay (35° 30′–36° 30′ S, Argentina), combining data on digestive tract …
Movement patterns of marine turtles in the Mediterranean Sea: a review
Understanding the at-sea spatial behaviour of sea turtles is a priority for their conservation.
In the present paper, the current information on the distribution and movement patterns of …
In the present paper, the current information on the distribution and movement patterns of …
Dietary analysis of two sympatric marine turtle species in the eastern Mediterranean
Dietary studies provide key insights into threats and changes within ecosystems and
subsequent impacts on focal species. Diet is particularly challenging to study within marine …
subsequent impacts on focal species. Diet is particularly challenging to study within marine …
Diet-related selectivity of macroplastic ingestion in green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in the eastern Mediterranean
EM Duncan, JA Arrowsmith, CE Bain, H Bowdery… - Scientific Reports, 2019 - nature.com
Understanding the drivers of key interactions between marine vertebrates and plastic
pollution is now considered a research priority. Sea turtles are primarily visual predators …
pollution is now considered a research priority. Sea turtles are primarily visual predators …