Talkin’ Terrapins with Professor Randy Chambers
Wetlands bog man. Lake Matoaka arsonist. Dr. Pepper enthusiast. Dr. Randy Chambers has acquired several identities throughout his time at the College of William and Mary as a professor of biology and director of the Keck Environmental Field Lab. He is likely most known for his dedication toward diamondback terrapins, a species of turtle. However, Chambers has not always been the turtle devotee that he is today. He describes his association with terrapin research as “very much a chance thing. I wasn’t ever thinking about working on turtles at all. I just stumbled upon it, or it stumbled upon me.” Read the article to find out more about the man and the terrapins.
Some very expensive lights and Kenya is working balance its sea turtle conservation and coastal development, in the Conservation section. Pick up some turtle themed shoes see the Miscellany section.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
Turtle-friendly pier lighting system to cost $25,000, be paid with federal grant
Turtles are key as Kenya balances ecology and development
Crime & Punishment
Turtles, tortoises, parakeet rescued during twin raids
Education
Savannah students visit Turtle Farm
In Coastal Georgia, a Toll Worth Paying
Miscellany
Toms & Oceana Team Up To Save The Sea Turtle
Species Facts…
Four-eyed turtle (Sacalia quadriocellata): Conservation status: Endangered. Its name refers to two bright yellow or green spots that occur on the back of its head that can look like another pair of eyes.
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Photo from Terrapin and Bycatch Reduction Device (BRD) Courtesy of National Aquarium Waterblog.
