Author/Authors :
Ergene, Serap Mersin Üniversitesi - Deniz Kaplumbağaları Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi, Turkey , Aymak, Cemil Bulancak Teknik ve Endüstri Meslek Lisesi, Turkey , Uçar, Aşkın Hasan Mersin Üniversitesi - Deniz Kaplumbağaları Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi, Turkey , Kaçar, Yasemin Mersin Üniversitesi - Deniz Kaplumbağaları Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi, Turkey
Title Of Article :
The research on the population of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta nesting on Kazanlı Beach (Mersin) in 2006 nesting season
Abstract :
In this study, the population of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta nesting on Kazanlı Beach (Mersin) was investigated for the 2006 nesting season. A total of 385 C. mydas nests and 11 C. caretta nests were recorded during our study. The density rank of nests, the average clutch size, the hatching success rate, the success rate of hatchlings reached the sea, The rate of hatchlings reached the sea to total clutch size was calculated for both species on the 4.5 km beach. In addition, stranded 22 C. caretta and 4 Trionyx triunguis individuals were founded on Kazanlı beach.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Chelonia , Caretta , 2006 Nesting Season , Kazanlı , Mersin
JournalTitle :
Ege Journal Of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
