Mapping the Overlap: Terrapins and Crab Pots in the Lower Cape Fear Region

Record #:

11328

Author(s):

Weinke, Robin

Abstract:

Diamondback terrapins inhabit the state's estuaries and often get into commercial and recreational crab pots. A research team is tracking the diamondbacks to determine their movements, distribution, and crab pot interactions.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Summer 2009, p6-11, il

Subject(s):

Diamondback terrapin--Research; Crab pots

Full Text:

https://ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/coastwatch/previous-issues/2009-2/summer-2009/mapping-the-overlap-terrapins-crab-pots-in-the-lower-cape-fear-region/