The "Oceanographic Turtles" project, conducted between September 30, 2016, and March 30, 2018, focused on the integration of ocean observation and prediction techniques for the conservation of sea turtles.
Coordinated by the ICTS SOCIB, this project stood out for its innovative operational ecology and dynamic ocean management approach, using the loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) in the Western Mediterranean as a case study.
Project Goals
- Oceanographic Variability: Assess the influence of oceanographic structures on juvenile loggerhead turtles
- Human Impacts: Analyze dynamic interactions with human pressures
- Marine Spatial Planning: Design operational tools for dynamic ocean management
- Observation Systems: Integrate sensors equipped on animals into ocean observation systems
Team
he project was a collaborative effort led by ICTS SOCIB, acting as the coordinator. It involved the participation of various research institutes, conservation organizations, and public agencies, which contributed their expertise and specialized knowledge.
A multi-platform observation system that provides real-time data openly and free of charge
A conservation organization with extensive experience in monitoring sea turtles.
A joint research center between the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB).
Palma Aquarium Foundation for Environmental Protection.
A public agency, dependent on the Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries (Government of the Balearic Islands), responsible for the recovery of threatened marine species.
A public agency in charge of managing the recovery of sea turtles in the Balearic Islands.
Applications
OCEANOGRAPHER TURTLES - BBVA FOUNDATION GRANTS TO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TEAMS 2016
