Conservation Considerations Revealed by the Movements of Post-nesting Green Turtles from the Republic of the Marshall Islands

Parker, Denise M; Balazs, George H; Frutchey, Karen; Kabua, Emma; Langidrik, Matylene; Boktok, Ketty (2015). "Conservation Considerations Revealed by the Movements of Post-nesting Green Turtles from the Republic of the Marshall Islands". Micronesica. 3: 1–9. ISSN 0026-279 .

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Abstract: In 2007, five adult female green turtles (Chelonia mydas) nesting at Erikub Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), were satellite tagged and tracked to various parts of the Pacific. The turtles' travels ranged between approximately 2800 and 6900 km and showed different behaviors-directed travel and pelagic travel. The turtles traveled through multiple Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) in both the North and South Pacific and final positions were recorded near Palawan Island, Philippines; Tarawa, Republic of Kiribati; Bikini Atoll, RMI; South of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, and pelagic waters east of Mili Atoll, RMI. This study shows the international connectivity of green turtles nesting in this area and the results can be used to exchange information and enhance regional conservation efforts between nations that share these endangered and culturally important turtle resources.