Decline of the Sea Turtles

Decline of the Sea Turtles
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 9780309042475
ISBN-13 : 030904247X
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Book Synopsis Decline of the Sea Turtles by : National Research Council

Download or read book Decline of the Sea Turtles written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1990-02-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores in detail threats to the world's sea turtle population to provide sound, scientific conclusions on which dangers are greatest and how they can be addressed most effectively. Offering a fascinating and informative overview of five sea turtle species, the volume discusses sea turtles' feeding habits, preferred nesting areas, and migration routes; examines their status in U.S. waters; and cites examples of conservation measures under way and under consideration.


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