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Analysis of environmental variables and their correlation to sea turtle occupancy and bycatch
University of West Florida Libraries
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 2021)
2021
Abstract
Sea turtles utilize a variety habitats in nearshore environments and benefit from spatial protections (Barnette 2017).
Little research has explored sea turtle usage of fishing piers as habitat (Lamont 2021)
Sea turtle bycatch at Northwest Florida fishing piers is some of the highest in the state based on data from the Sea Turtles Stranding and Salvage Network (STSSN).
The effects of bycatch on increased mortality are largely unknown, since it has not been thoroughly investigated.
This is a very expensive conservation activity, and it impacts fishing activity at the piers.
The factors contributing to this increased bycatch are not well understood.
Details
- Title
- Analysis of environmental variables and their correlation to sea turtle occupancy and bycatch
- Resource Type
- Poster
- Event
- Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 2021)
- Contributors
- Dr. Susan Piacenza (Faculty Mentor)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- pdf
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries to digitize and/or display this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380090777206600
- Academic Unit
- Office of Undergraduate Research; 2021 Student Scholars Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase
- Language
- English