Growth and estimated age at maturity of Queensland loggerheads
Document Type
Conference Paper
Journal/Book Title
Proceedings of the 14th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation
Publisher
NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-SEFC-351
Publication Date
1-1-1994
First Page
42
Last Page
46
Abstract
Measuring growth rates of sea turtles under natural conditions has received increased attention since it became clear that growth rates of wild turtles are much slower than those of captive sea turtles (Balazs, 1979; Limpus, 1979). Estimates of the age at which marine turtles attain sexual maturity based on captive growth rates have had to be revised. Knowledge of natural growth rates and age at sexual maturity are fundamental for understanding demography, assessing habitat quality, and designing appropriate management plans and conservation measures for these endangered species.
Recommended Citation
Frazer, N. B., C. J. Limpus, and J. L. Greene. 1994. Growth and estimated age at maturity of Queensland loggerheads. pp. 42-46. In. Bjorndal, K. A., A. B. Bolten, D. A. Johnson, and P. J. Eliazar (Compilers). Proceedings of the 14th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation. NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-SEFC-351. Miami, FL.
