Amanda Fernandes, A. Bondioli, M. Solé, A. Schiavetti
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Abstract
Abstract This study was conducted in São Sebastião Channel, along the Southern Brazil Platform, and describes the occurrence of 3 species of sea turtles in the area, their main behavioral patterns, and the anthropogenic-related threats. Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) showed a preference for a site covered by Halodule spp. seagrass and hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) showed a preference for a sheltered bay with little wave action and the presence of rocks covered with Palythoa caribaeorum. These sites exhibited different characteristics due to the presence of ocean currents and variable habitat types in the Channel. This study enabled the description of the São Sebastião Channel as a foraging and resting area for sea turtles. We also suggest changing the category of the local marine protected area to enable better protection of turtles.
摘要本研究以巴西南台地区的s o sebasti海峡为研究对象，分析了该海域3种海龟的分布、主要行为模式及受到的人类活动威胁。绿海龟(Chelonia mydas)偏爱被Halodule spp.海草覆盖的地点，玳瑁(Eretmochelys brbricata)偏爱波浪作用小、岩石覆盖Palythoa caribaeorum的隐蔽海湾。由于海流的存在和英吉利海峡不同的生境类型，这些地点表现出不同的特征。这项研究使 o sebasti o海峡成为海龟觅食和休息的区域。我们亦建议更改本地海洋保护区的类别，以更好地保护海龟。
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Chelonian Conservation and Biology is a biannual peer-reviewed journal of cosmopolitan and broad-based coverage of all aspects of conservation and biology of all chelonians, including freshwater turtles, marine turtles, and tortoises. Manuscripts may cover any aspects of turtle and tortoise research, with a preference for conservation or biology. Manuscripts dealing with conservation biology, systematic relationships, chelonian diversity, geographic distribution, natural history, ecology, reproduction, morphology and natural variation, population status, husbandry, community conservation initiatives, and human exploitation or conservation management issues are of special interest.
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