Record #:

29894

Author(s):

Desch, Myla; Glonek, Dorothy

Abstract:

Loggerhead turtle eggs are being transplanted to Cape Hatteras in attempts to get more nesting to take place. Fishing nets, tire tracks, and predators have been an issue for turtle hatchlings. But with the transplants and educating fishermen on what to do when turtles are caught in their nets, refuge managers are hoping the loggerhead populations will grow.

Source:

Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 5 Issue 3, Fall 1979, p12-14, por

Subject(s):

Turtles--North Carolina--Conservation; Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge