Biology and Conservation of Sea Turtles

4 credits · Nicholas School of Environment

Biology including the anatomy, physiology, behavior, life histories, and population dynamics of sea turtles linked to conservation issues and management. Focus on threatened and endangered sea turtle species, with special attention to science and policy issues in United States waters. Includes field experience with the animals and with their habitat requirements. Sea turtle assessment and recovery efforts, fishery-turtle interactions, population modeling and state/national/international management efforts. Only to undergraduates as Biology 375L. Recommended prerequisite: introductory biology.