Tagging and nesting studies of green (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) Turtles in Pulau Gulisaan, Sabah, Malaysia
This report presents the results of a study on the tagging and nesting biology of green (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) turtles of Pulau Gulisaan, Turtle Islands Park of Sabah, conducted from April 26 to July 1 1996. A close relationship between nesting and tidal cycle was o...
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| Language: | English |
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Terengganu: Kolej Universiti Terengganu
2014
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| Online Access: | http://dspace.psnz.umt.edu.my/xmlui/handle/123456789/2744 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu |
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| Summary: | This report presents the results of a study on the tagging and nesting biology of green (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) turtles of Pulau Gulisaan, Turtle Islands Park of Sabah, conducted from April 26 to July 1 1996. A close
relationship between nesting and tidal cycle was observed. Usually, the turtles will nest randomly on the island and have no specific nesting area. Generally, most of the turtles preferred to nest on the northern and eastern part of Pulau Gulisaan. |
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