Study released claims 5 of 7 sea turtle species recovering thanks to Endangered Species Act
See original study here.
Published this morning in the journal PLOS ONE, the study involved Abel Valdivia with the Center for Biological Diversity and other researchers analyzing annual population data for the 62 marine mammal species and sea turtle species listed under the Endangered Species Act.
The researchers then focused on 23 representative populations — 14 marine mammal species and five sea turtle species — to study population trends, the magnitude of population change and recovery status.
What they found was that 78 percent of marine mammal populations and 75 percent of sea turtle populations increased significantly after being listed for federal protection.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
Cayman Islands: green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) reintroduced, genetic effect a mystery
Crime & Punishment
India: West Bengal seizure of 700 Indian flapshell turtles (Lissemys punctata)
Ecology
Africa: heroic rescue in Betty’s Bay by son and father saves 33 tortoises, other animals and wildlife
Canada: North Bay council seeks in one move to overturn 10 years of species protection in favor of development
Education
USA: life size model of loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) at NC elementary school named Surfer
Health & Medical
UK: Bristol Zoo Gardens uses diamond disc to remove egg endangering life of pancake tortoise (Malacochersis torneiri)
Miscellany
USA: Roger Johnson creates turtles, believes in sharing them for good deeds
Australia: ooh la la, Hugo the Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) gets wet and sexy for a mate
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