Explore the amazing world of sea turtles – their natural history, their life cycles, habitats and their struggles against the mounting threats posed by humans. Sea Turtles: An Ecological Guide is a must-have for educators, biologists, conservationists, and divers. Over 200 photographs and illustrations clearly depict every facet of a sea turtle’s life and habitat. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits the Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network (WIDECAST.) Dr. Gulko is a widely recognized expert in coral reef ecosystems who is now a coral reef ecology manager for the state of Hawaii. Dr. Eckert is a sea turtle ecologist and a professor at Duke University.

Contents

Introduction
Adaptations for Living in the Marine Environment
Sea Turtles of the World
What Do Sea Turtles Eat?
Predators on Sea Turtles
Sea Turtles and Symbiosis
Basking Behavior
Mating Behavior
Nesting Behavior
Hatchlings
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles
The Tumor Problem
Human-Associated Threats
Conservation

Authors: David Gulko and Karen Eckert

Sea Turtles: An Ecological Guide

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