Sea turtles of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States / Carol Ruckdeschel and C. Robert Shoop with Meg Hoyle, photo editor.
Describes the physical characteristics, natural environment, behavior, and conservation of sea turtles that can be found along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States. Includes photographs, illustrations, and distribution maps.
Record details
- ISBN: 0820326143
- ISBN: 9780820326146
- Physical Description: viii, 136 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: Athens : University of Georgia Press, [2006]
- Copyright: ©2006
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 131) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Species covered: Loggerhead -- Leatherback -- Kemp's ridley -- Green sea turtle -- Hawksbill -- Olive ridley -- Learn about: where they nest, how they look and what they eat at each stage of life, what threatens their existence (predators, commercial fishing, diseases, pollution) -- Identification keys -- Detailed drawings of distinctive features. |
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| Subject: | Sea turtles > Atlantic Coast (U.S.) Sea turtles > Gulf Coast (U.S.) |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | 597.928 RUC (Text) | 36015000051181 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
