| Abstract: | Predation by raccoons, Procyon lotor marinus (L.), is the primary cause of sea turtle nest loss in the Ten Thousand Islands archipelago. Four islands within Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge were surveyed for sea turtle nesting activity from 1991-95. Raccoons depredated 76-100% of nests on Panther Key from 1991-94, until 14 raccoons were removed in 1995 resulting in 0% depredation and 2 more were removed in 1996 resulting in 0% depredation. Raccoon removal may be an effective management option for increasing sea turtle nest survival on barrier islands. |
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| Citation Author: | Garmestani, A. S.; Percival, H. F. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Southeastern Naturalist |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Raccoon removal reduces sea turtle nest depredation in the Ten Thousand Islands of Florida; 2005; Article; Journal; Southeastern Naturalist; Garmestani, A. S.; Percival, H. F. |
| Citation Start Page: | 469 |
| Citation Volume: | 4 |
| Citation Year: | 2005 |
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| Text: | Raccoon removal reduces sea turtle nest depredation in the Ten Thousand Islands of Florida; 2005; Article; Journal; Southeastern Naturalist; Garmestani, A. S.; Percival, H. F. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1656/1528-7092(2005)004[0469:RRRSTN]2.0.CO;2 |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 2005 00:00 -0600 |
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