Northern Gulf of Mexico sea turtle strandings: A summary of findings and analyses from 2015–2019

The Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network (STSSN) in the northern Gulf of Mexico (NGOM) began a consistent period of operation following enhancements to the network after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill. This report presents information, analyses, and conclusions related to the study of sea turtle strandings by NGOM STSSN collaborators in three states, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. 2021 Sea turtle stranding and salvage network Gulf of Mexico Stranding and postmortem investigation Office of Protected Resources NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) OPR (Office of Protected Resources) SEFSC (Southeast Fisheries Science Center) NESDIS (National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service) NCEI (National Centers for Environmental Information) Submitted https://doi.org/10.25923/azrw-d738 Public Domain 2286