Photo-identification shows the spatio-temporal distribution of two sea turtle species in a Brazilian developmental foraging ground.

ABSTRACT: Sea turtles spend most of their life cycle in foraging grounds. Research in developmental habitats is crucial to understanding individual dynamics and to support conservation strategies. One approach to gather information in foraging grounds is the use of cost-effective and non-invasive techniques that allow public participation. The present study aimed to use photographic-identification (photo-ID) to investigate the spatio-temporal distribution of Chelonia mydas and Eretmochelys imbricata. Furthermore, we describe fibropapillomatosis occurrence. This work was carried out at subtropical rocky reefs of the Brazilian coast in Arraial do Cabo (22°57'S, 42°01'W), within a sustainable conservation unit. A total of 641 images were obtained through social media screening (n = 447),

SUBMITTER: Neves-Ferreira I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10198603 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature