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NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2003/00175

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Island-finding by green turtles nesting at Ascension Island.

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:
Every year thousands of green turtles (Chelonia mydas) migrate from foraging grounds along the Brazilian coast, across at least 2200 km of the Atlantic Ocean, to mate and nest at Ascension Island. Charles Darwin was one of the first biologists to wonder how this feat of navigation was completed (Nature 7, 360; 1873) and the question continues to receive high profile discussion (Nature 423, 128; 2003). We will test the idea that turtles use wind-borne cues to locate the island, by observing the approach direction of undisturbed animals migrating to Ascension at the start of the nesting season.
Period of Award:
18 Dec 2003 - 17 Dec 2005
Value:
£11,472
(FY details)
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/B/S/2003/00175
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Small Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Small Grants

This grant award has a total value of £11,472  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - T&STotal - Other Costs
£4,071£7,402

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