Apudthama Ranger flatback tracking project (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Ian Bell

doi:10.15468/k9pfvq

Apudthama Ranger flatback tracking project (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Citation

Bell I. 2021. Apudthama Ranger flatback tracking project. Data downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP (http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1213) on yyyy-mm-dd originated from Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT; http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=1046). https://doi.org/10.15468/k9pfvq accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-05-16.

Description

Original provider: Qld Department of Environment and Heritage Protection Dataset credits: Data provider GHD, Xstrata and DERM nesting flatback monitoring Originating data center Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT) Abstract: Little is known of the inter-nesting and feeding habitat used by flatback turtles nesting on the northern part of Cape York Peninsula. This project is part of a state-wide turtle and dugong awareness program designed to shed light on where the feeding areas are for these turtles.

Apudthama Rangers named their turtles ‘Kiku’ and 'Cecilia'.

Kiku and Cecilia laid their eggs on Jardine River beach at approximately 7.30pm on 12 September 2014. Upon finishing laying they were intercepted by the Apudthama rangers and taken back to camp for satellite transmitter attachment, assessment and sampling.

They were also tagged with both titanium tags and pit tags for future identification and mark recapture analysis. They both appeared to be in good health.

Kiku and Cecilia were successfully released and watched from the beach by Rangers as they swam towards the horizon, hopefully to return again soon to nest or shed light on their migration pathways and feeding areas. Supplemental information: Visit STAT's project page for additional information. This dataset is a summarized representation of the telemetry locations aggregated per species per 1-degree cell.

Purpose

Not available

Sampling Description

Study Extent

NA

Sampling

NA

Method steps

NA

Additional info

marine, harvested by iOBIS

Taxonomic Coverages

Scientific names are based on the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).

Natator depressus
common name: Flatback Sea Turtle rank: species

Geographic Coverages

Oceans

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Ian Bell
originator
position: Primary contact
Undersea Explorer green turtle tracking project
email: ian.bell@epa.qld.gov.au

OBIS-SEAMAP
metadata author
Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab, Duke University
A328 LSRC building
Durham
27708
NC
US
email: seamap-contact@duke.edu
homepage: http://seamap.env.duke.edu

OBIS-SEAMAP
distributor
Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab, Duke University
A328 LSRC building
Durham
27708
NC
US
email: seamap-contact@duke.edu
homepage: http://seamap.env.duke.edu

Ian Bell
owner
position: Primary contact
Undersea Explorer green turtle tracking project
email: ian.bell@epa.qld.gov.au

Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool
originator
seaturtle.org
email: mcoyne@seaturtle.org
homepage: http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/

Ian Bell
administrative point of contact
position: Primary contact
Undersea Explorer green turtle tracking project
email: ian.bell@epa.qld.gov.au