IMMS Ridley 9

Original provider:
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
Originating data center
<a href='http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/' target='_blank'>Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>

Abstract:
Turtles are an important component of the ecosystem, and may serve as a key biological indicator of the health of their environments. They are constantly impacted by a variety of both natural and anthropogenic factors.<br>Satellite telemetry is a powerful tool for examining short- and long-term movements of these protected species and enhancing conservation and management efforts. These observations will allow us to examine how much time these turtles actually spend in the Mississippi Sound and what microhabitats they utilize. The use of satellite tags on recently rehabilitated and released sea turtles will increase our knowledge about the daily activities and habitat fidelity of these animals.

原始提供方：
海洋哺乳动物研究所（Institute for Marine Mammal Studies）

数据集致谢：
数据提供方：海洋哺乳动物研究所（Institute for Marine Mammal Studies）
原始数据中心：<a href='http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/' target='_blank'>卫星跟踪与分析工具（Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool，STAT）</a>

摘要：
海龟是生态系统的重要组成部分，可作为其栖息环境健康状况的关键生物指示物。它们持续受到多种自然及人为因素的影响。<br>卫星遥测技术（Satellite telemetry）是研究这类受保护物种短期与长期移动模式、强化保护与管理工作的有力工具。本观测数据将助力我们探明这些海龟实际在密西西比湾中停留的时长，以及它们所利用的微生境类型。通过为近期康复并放生的海龟搭载卫星标签，将进一步加深我们对这类动物日常活动与生境保真度的认知。