"Tanegashima Loggerhead Sea Turtle Survey 2021" Takes Place amid Covid Restrictions
This year, participation was limited to only six individuals: research specialists and staff of Turtle Crew, a local NPO.
- This year, participation was limited to only six individuals: research specialists and staff of Turtle Crew, a local NPO.
- The results of this year's survey indicated a further decline in the number of loggerhead sea turtles landing on Tanegashima to lay eggs.
- The cumulative number of turtles identified since 2015 reached 177, adding useful data relating to the loggerhead sea turtle?s ecology.
- (1) For further information on the survey program:
(2) Loggerhead sea turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs.