Title

Nesting of loggerhead sea turtles, Caretta caretta, in Virginia : final report

Authors

Richard A. Byles, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
John A. Musick, Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Document Type

Report

Department/Program

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Publication Date

1981

Abstract

In May of 1980, we initiated a project to evaluate the nesting use of Virginia's Atlantic coastal beaches by the loggerhead sea turtle, Carretta caretta.

l'he loggerhead is considered an endangered species by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the species is on the federal threatened list.

Recommended Citation

Byles, R. A., & Musick, J. A. (1981) Nesting of loggerhead sea turtles, Caretta caretta, in Virginia : final report. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/reports/2706