A detailed knowledge of sea turtle distribution in relation to anthropogenic threats is key to inform conservation measures. The movements of two Mediterranean loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) incidentally caught in the Gulf of Taranto, were tracked via satellite telemetry for between 8 and 118 days. With the caution due to the small sample size, results suggested that turtles might have very small home ranges in the area. Moreover, one of the two released loggerhead sea turtle, returning to the site where it has been accidentally captured. It has shown to have a remarkable fidelity to the site. Therefore, if confirmed and further detailed, information about sea turtle migration patterns and routes in the Gulf of Taranto will serve to plan effective conservation strategies for this species.
Satellite tracking of loggerheads sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in the Gulf of Taranto (Northern Ionian Sea, Central Mediterranean Sea)
Colella R.;Cipriano G.;Ricci P.;Maglietta R.;Carlucci R.
2020-01-01
Abstract
A detailed knowledge of sea turtle distribution in relation to anthropogenic threats is key to inform conservation measures. The movements of two Mediterranean loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) incidentally caught in the Gulf of Taranto, were tracked via satellite telemetry for between 8 and 118 days. With the caution due to the small sample size, results suggested that turtles might have very small home ranges in the area. Moreover, one of the two released loggerhead sea turtle, returning to the site where it has been accidentally captured. It has shown to have a remarkable fidelity to the site. Therefore, if confirmed and further detailed, information about sea turtle migration patterns and routes in the Gulf of Taranto will serve to plan effective conservation strategies for this species.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
