Turtle Tracking: How One Group’s Data Tells The Story of an Ecosystem’s Health
Last month the North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group conducted studies on 1,047 turtles in North-Central Florida. The group consisted of many dedicated volunteers who took detailed measurements and recorded valuable data as well as microchipping each turtle captured. Data such as growth rate and lifespan were important aspects of the study, since it provided information on the status of the ecosystem and the overall health of the turtle poplutaion. The freshwater springs of Florida are highly important ecosystems and contribute to the welfare of many species of wildlife, and these studies are extremely valuable for their conservation. The data recorded will be transfered to the Florida Department of Enviromental Protection.
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Photo from Melissa Smith.
