Loggerhead turtle territories defined by water characteristics in the Western Mediterranean
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 10:29
in Earth & Climate
Spanish researchers have shown that the salinity of sea water could act as a 'barrier,' preventing the turtles from moving between the areas of the Western Mediterranean. This is why loggerhead turtles from the south and north of the Western Mediterranean do not mix as juveniles. This finding could help in the development of measures to protect this migratory species...
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