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NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2002/00504

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Assessing the nesting beach fidelity and clutch frequency of turtles by satellite tracking.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor GC Hays, Swansea University, Biological Sciences
Grant held at:
Swansea University, Biological Sciences
Science Area:
Marine
Overall Classification:
Marine
Science Classification details
ENRIs:
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Risks and Hazards
Biodiversity
Science Topics:
Conservation Ecology
Behavioural Ecology
Abstract:
Some populations of leatherback turtle may soon be extinct due to Man's activities and so time is running out for us to learn some of the most basic information on the life history of this species, information that may be vital for their long-term survival. This proposal will investigate whether satellite telemetry can be used to quantify two important components of the reproductive biology of leatherbacks: (a) the number of clutches they lay in a season and (b) the fidelity of individuals to different nesting beaches.
Period of Award:
11 Mar 2003 - 10 Mar 2005
Value:
£25,944
(FY details)
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/B/S/2002/00504
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Small Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Small Grants

This grant award has a total value of £25,944  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - Other CostsTotal - Equipment
£6,743£19,200

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