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    Anidaci贸n de la tortuga Dermochelys coriacea (Testudines: Dermochelyidae) en playa Gandoca, Costa Rica (1990 a 1997)

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    La anidaci贸n de la tortuga baula fue estudiada en playa Gandoca, una importante playa de anidaci贸n de tortugas marinas localizada al sureste de la costa Caribe帽a de Costa Rica, dentro de los l铆mites del Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca/Manzanillo (82掳 37' O, 09掳 37' N). Entre 1990 y 1997, se desarrollaron campa帽as de observaci贸n de la anidaci贸n entre los meses de febrero a julio de cada a帽o; 16 variables de la anidaci贸n fueron anotadas y una parte de la colonia fue marcada con marcas monel y 3 484 nidos fueron encontrados; durante este periodo se depositaron un promedio de 534 nidos por temporada, 1,135 nidos fue el m谩ximo de anidaci贸n anual, mientras que 226 nidos fue el m铆nimo, el 20.8% de los nidos fueron relocalizados en los viveros. El promedio de la longitud curva del caparaz贸n de las hembras fue de 154.65 cm y el promedio del ancho curvo del caparaz贸n fue de 112.83 cm. Las observaciones mostraron que el promedio de huevos normales para este periodo fue de 79.28, mientras que el promedio de huevos vanos fue de 35. La recolecci贸n ilegal de huevos, la basura sobre la playa y la erosi贸n intensiva son parte de los problemas m谩s importantes que est谩n causando el declive de las tortugas en Gandoca.<br>The nesting of the leatherback sea turtle was studied in Gandoca Beach, an important nesting beach on the southeastern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, in the Gandoca/Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge. Nesting was recorded from 1990 to 1997 (each February through July). Nesting peaked in April and May (depending on the year); 16 biological paramenters were recorded and part of the rookery was tagged with monel tags. During this period 1 045 females were studied and 3 484 nests were recorded; 534 nests was the yearly mean, (range 226-1 135), 20.8 % of the nests were relocated to hatcheries, as a conservation effort to prevent loss of nests. Mean curve carapace length was 154.65 cm and width 112.83 cm. Mean normal number of eggs/nest was 79.28 and 35 yolkless. Each turtle laid an average of 2.5 nests per season with an internesting interval of 9 days. In 1997, 39% of the nesting females had been previously tagged in Gandoca Beach and a few also in Colombia (Urab谩 Gulf), Pacuare and Tortuguero (Costa Rica). Poaching activity, beach debris and extensive erosion represent the main hazards that are leading to a decline of the sea turtles in Gandoca

    Anidaci贸n de la tortuga Dermochelys coriacea (Testudines: Dermochelyidae) en playa Gandoca, Costa Rica (1990 a 1997)

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    The nesting of the leatherback sea turtle was studied in Gandoca Beach, an important nesting beach on the southeastern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, in the Gandoca/Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge. Nesting was recorded from 1990 to 1997 (each February through July). Nesting peaked in April and May (depending on the year); 16 biological paramenters were recorded and part of the rookery was tagged with monel tags. During this period 1 045 females were studied and 3 484 nests were recorded; 534 nests was the yearly mean, (range 226-1 135), 20.8 % of the nests were relocated to hatcheries, as a conservation effort to prevent loss of nests. Mean curve carapace length was 154.65 cm and width 112.83 cm. Mean normal number of eggs/nest was 79.28 and 35 yolkless. Each turtle laid an average of 2.5 nests per season with an internesting interval of 9 days. In 1997, 39% of the nesting females had been previously tagged in Gandoca Beach and a few also in Colombia (Urab谩 Gulf), Pacuare and Tortuguero (Costa Rica). Poaching activity, beach debris and extensive erosion represent the main hazards that are leading to a decline of the sea turtles in Gandoca.La anidaci贸n de la tortuga baula fue estudiada en playa Gandoca, una importante playa de anidaci贸n de tortugas marinas localizada al sureste de la costa Caribe帽a de Costa Rica, dentro de los l铆mites del Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca/Manzanillo (82掳 37麓 W, 09掳 37麓 N). Entre 1990 y 1997, se desarrollaron campa帽as de observaci贸n de la anidaci贸n entre los meses de febrero a julio de cada a帽o; 16 variables de la anidaci贸n fueron anotadas y una parte de la colonia fue marcada con marcas monel y 3 484 nidos fueron encontrados; durante este periodo se depositaron un promedio de 534 nidos por temporada, 1,135 nidos fue el m谩ximo de anidaci贸n anual, mientras que 226 nidos fue el m铆nimo, el 20.8% de los nidos fueron relocalizados en los viveros. El promedio de la longitud curva del caparaz贸n de las hembras fue de 154.65 cm y el promedio del ancho curvo del caparaz贸n fue de 112.83 cm. Las observaciones mostraron que el promedio de huevos normales para este periodo fue de 79.28, mientras que el promedio de huevos vanos fue de 35. La recolecci贸n ilegal de huevos, la basura sobre la playa y la erosi贸n intensiva son parte de los problemas m谩s importantes que est谩n causando el declive de las tortugas en Gandoca

    Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica, un 谩rea importante de alimentaci贸n para la tortuga carey del Pac铆fico Oriental (Eretmochelys imbricata)

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    Limited quantitative information is available for hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) at foraging grounds in the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP), where the species composes one of the most endangered marine turtle populations on the planet. Between August 2010 and March 2013 we captured individual hawksbill turtles using entanglement nets along the edges of mangroves and seagrasses of the Golfo Dulce, in southwest Pacific Costa Rica. A total of 62 hawksbills were captured, including 14 recaptures, of which 46 (74.19%) were juveniles (CCL&lt;66cm) and 16 (25.81%) were adults. The catch per unit effort (1 unit: 100m of net for 7h) during the study ranged between 0.03 and 0.07. The Golfo Dulce is highly turbid during the rainy season (May-November), particularly at our study area, as high sediment loads due to intensive runoff lead to poor water clarity. The probability of detection of hawksbills was considerably higher in the dry season (December-April) compared to the rainy season, suggesting these turtles may prefer waters with higher clarity. None of the individuals captured had evidence of internal or external tags, making it possible to conclude that they had not been previously marked at other feeding or breeding sites. A total of 28 (45.16%) individuals were found to host the ectoparasitic barnacle Stephanolepas muricata, which in high concentrations can be harmful by limiting the mobility of organs and limbs. Although consistent in-water quantification of hawksbills in the ETP remains scant, this study represents the longest and most robust marine monitoring dataset for hawksbills in the region to date. Our findings highlight the relevance of the Golfo Dulce as an important foraging ground for hawksbill turtles in the ETP and emphasize the need to monitor and protect this habitat to aid efforts to recover this critically endangered marine turtle population.聽聽La informaci贸n cuantitativa disponible es escasa para la tortuga carey (Eretmochelys imbricata) en zonas de alimentaci贸n en el Pacifico Oriental, donde esta especie representa una de las poblaciones de tortugas marinas m谩s amenazadas del mundo. Entre agosto de 2010 y marzo de 2013 capturamos individuos de tortuga carey utilizando redes de enmalle en los bordes de los manglares y los pastos marinos del Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica. Un total de 62 tortugas carey fueron capturadas, incluyendo 14 recapturas, de las cuales 46 (74.19 %) fueron juveniles (LCC&lt;66cm) y 16 (25.81) fueron adultas. La captura por unidad de esfuerzo (CPUE, 1 unidad: 100m de red por 7h) durante el estudio oscilo entre 0.03 y 0.07. El Golfo Dulces es altamente turbio durante la 茅poca lluviosa (mayo-noviembre), particularmente en nuestra 谩rea de estudio, debido a la intensa escorrent铆a que acarrea sedimentos que producen aguas poco cristalinas. La probabilidad de detecci贸n de tortugas carey fue considerablemente superior en la 茅poca seca (diciembre - abril) comparado con la 茅poca lluviosa, lo que sugiere que las tortugas prefieren h谩bitats con aguas cristalinas. Ninguna de las tortugas capturadas presentaba marcas externas o internas que hicieran concluir que hab铆an sido marcadas en otros sitios de alimentaci贸n o reproducci贸n. Un total de 28 (45.16%) individuos fueron hospederos de un ectopar谩sito (Stephanolepas muricata), el cual puede ser da帽ino en altas concentraciones al limitar la movilidad de 贸rganos y extremidades. A pesar de que el registro de tortugas carey en agua sigue siendo escaso en el Pac铆fico Tropical, hasta la fecha este estudio representa el conjunto de datos de monitoreo m谩s largo y robusto para la especie en la regi贸n. Nuestros resultados demuestran la relevancia del Golfo Dulce como sitio de alimentaci贸n importante para la tortuga carey en el Pac铆fico Oriental y enfatiza en la necesidad de monitorear y proteger este h谩bitat, para ayudar a la recuperaci贸n de esta poblaci贸n de tortugas marinas que esta cr铆ticamente amenazada.

    Data from: Pan-Atlantic analysis of the overlap of a highly migratory species, the leatherback turtle, with pelagic longline fisheries

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    Large oceanic migrants play important roles in ecosystems, yet many species are of conservation concern as a result of anthropogenic threats, of which incidental capture by fisheries is frequently identified. The last large populations of the leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, occur in the Atlantic Ocean, but interactions with industrial fisheries could jeopardize recent positive population trends, making bycatch mitigation a priority. Here, we perform the first pan-Atlantic analysis of spatio-temporal distribution of the leatherback turtle and ascertain overlap with longline fishing effort. Data suggest that the Atlantic probably consists of two regional management units: northern and southern (the latter including turtles breeding in South Africa). Although turtles and fisheries show highly diverse distributions, we highlight nine areas of high susceptibility to potential bycatch (four in the northern Atlantic and five in the southern/equatorial Atlantic) that are worthy of further targeted investigation and mitigation. These are reinforced by reports of leatherback bycatch at eight of these sites. International collaborative efforts are needed, especially from nations hosting regions where susceptibility to bycatch is likely to be high within their exclusive economic zone (northern Atlantic: Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal, Spain, USA and Western Sahara; southern Atlantic: Angola, Brazil, Namibia and UK) and from nations fishing in these high-susceptibility areas, including those located in international waters
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