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Loggerhead turtle tagging program: Turtle Bay, Dirk Hartog Is - Jan 2007

Australian Ocean Data Network
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To determine the long-term population levels and trends of the loggerhead turtle population nesting at Turtle Bay, Dirk Hartog Is. Volunteers were used to assist with observations of turtle nesting and egg laying, and assist with tagging of loggerhead turtles each night for six nights. The sandy beaches of Turtle Bay, at the northern end of Dirk Hartog Island, are among the few key WA nesting sites for the loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta). (The nesting sites are very close to Cape Inscription). The species is considered the most endangered turtle that nests in the Australian region and is declared threatened under the WA Wildlife Conservation Act.

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Maintenance and Update Frequency: unknown
Statement: Original record compiled for the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI), Project 3.8, 2008. Originally sourced from several databases compiled by WA DEC Marine Science Branch of projects relevant to the marine parks of WA. Variable metadata information was available.

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Tim Grubba: Dept of Environment and Conservation (DEC)
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LANDSCOPE expeditions
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Ross Mac
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David Charles
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Cheryl Cowell

Modified: 06 2008

Data time period: 2007-01-15 to 2008-01-21

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Subjects
Caretta caretta | Conservation | Loggerhead turtle | Long-term Monitoring | Marine Features (Australia) | Dirk Hartog Island, WA | Tags and Tracking Devices | biota | environment |

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Link to Information Sheet for Potential Volunteers: Loggerhead Turtles of Dirk Hartog Island

uri : http://www.outbacktracktours.com/forms/LoggerheadTurtles2007_B.pdf

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