Researchers map long-range migrations and habitats of leatherback sea turtles in the Pacific Ocean
Posted by ScienceDaily: Oceanography News on 28 July, 2011
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Endangered leatherback sea turtles migrate and forage across vast areas of the Pacific Ocean and Indo-Pacific seas and require greater international collaboration for their protection, according to a recent study. The study is based on data from 126 leatherbacks tracked by satellite and supports continuing research to improve conservation efforts for this endangered species by better understanding how oceanographic features influence their migration and foraging behavior....