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Turtles & Tortoises
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Marine Turtles 
 This page describes the conservation status of sea turtles, "air-breathing reptiles with streamlined bodies and large flippers." Includes images and profiles of the species found in the U.S. (such as the leatherback and loggerhead turtles), threats to sea turtles (including incidental capture in fisheries, and marine debris entanglement), and international conservation efforts. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries division. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/turtles/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated May 23, 2006 New England Aquarium: Marine Animal Rescue Program
Information about this program that rescues and rehabilitates "stranded, injured and diseased marine animals from throughout the New England coastal region [and] provides "medical treatment for whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and sea turtles." This site lists notable rescues, tips for what to do if you encounter a stranded animal, and definitions of mass strandings and typical stranding situations. Also includes a bibliography and links to related sites. http://www.neaq.org/conservation_and_research/projects/conservation_medicine/rescue_and_rehabilitation/index.php Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Mammals Last updated May 17, 2008 Sea Turtle Migration-tracking Education Program
This site explains how satellite telemetry tracks migrating animals, provides photographs of how transmitters are attached to sea turtles' shells, and gives details about species projects, with maps showing the migrations of tagged turtles (species include loggerhead, hawksbill, and leatherback turtles). From the Caribbean Conservation Corporation & Sea Turtle Survival League. http://www.cccturtle.org/satellitetracking.php Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jul 22, 2007 Sea Turtles: Ambassadors of the Ocean
This series of essays discusses conservation of endangered sea turtles, covering reasons for conserving them (including "explanations that are valid even to 'anti-environmentalists'"), health assessment of sea turtles, turtle tracking, and related topics. Includes links to other sea turtle content and activities. From the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/AquaticEcosystems/SeaTurtles/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jun 11, 2007 seaturtle.org
"Dedicated to providing online resources and solutions in support of sea turtle conservation and research." The site inlcudes an annotated directory of hundreds of links, news, an image library, newsletters, and satellite project maps. Searchable. http://www.seaturtle.org Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Sep 21, 2004 Wildlife Without Borders: Marine Turtle
Background and updates about the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004, which "assist[s] in the conservation of marine turtles and the nesting habitats of marine turtles in foreign countries." Includes a program fact sheet, text of the act, summary of projects and funding, and press releases. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/international/DIC/species/marine_turtles/marine_turtle.html Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Nov 1, 2008 World Chelonian Trust (WCT)
The WCT exists "to promote the conservation and assure the survival of all tortoises and freshwater turtles." Site includes the "Complete Chelonian Taxonomy List," photographs, general and genus- and species-specific care sheets, articles about differentiating males and females, a nutrient analysis of plants to aid in creating a dietary program, links, and "a comprehensive photo overview of the Animal Markets of China." Searchable. Selected material available in Chinese, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. http://www.chelonia.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Sep 10, 2003 |
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