The importance of sea turtle conservation on nesting trends of sea turtles along Florida’s Atlantic coast: 1982--‐2012

Author

• Barbara Cody

Date of Award

2013

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Moore, Jon

Abstract

Sea turtles have been an important factor of the world’s oceans for millions of years. Until about 100 years ago, they were not protected at all, and in the last 40 years they have received greater protection. This increase in protection, along with conservation efforts of organizations around the globe, has contributed to increased nesting trends for at least Florida’s three main species of sea turtles: Loggerhead(Caretta caretta), Green (Chelonia mydas), and Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea). These three species have all had a positive increase in nesting activity along Florida’s Atlantic coast since 1989. This rise in nesting activity can be positively correlated to the increased conservation efforts.

Comments

Includes bibliography.

Recommended Citation

Cody, Barbara, "The importance of sea turtle conservation on nesting trends of sea turtles along Florida’s Atlantic coast: 1982--‐2012" (2013). Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2010 - 2019. 143.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_honors_2/143

Extent

52 p.

Identifier

FA00003509