Study
campus for the marine turtles
The study
campuse for the marine turtles is referred
to the "Project
of turtles tagging"
(June-August)
we embark the day after the arrival, at
about 7 a.m., and give lessons about the
Strict and the turtles biology explaining
the technique and the rigging used for their
capture and the following marking. As soon
as the first turtle will be captured, the
partecipants, together with the researcher,
will start the data collection which consists
in recording the gps co-ordinates, measuring
and weighing the animals, identifying their
sex, and then taking pictures. Soon after,
a little identifying plate will be applied
and the animal released at once; during
the stay on board, we will try to capture
and mark as many specimen as possible. The
program include lunch on board and departure
at about 5 p.m.. Clothes must be light,
but it is also important to wear boat shoes,
a hat and take a suncream and a k-way,
in case of windy days; we also suggest to
take a camera and a binoculars.
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