Center for European Studies

3324 Burlington Hall

George Glen, Ph.D. student, Biology
CES Lunchtime Symposium series

As scientist we are forces to estimate various life-history parameters from incomplete data: for instance, how do we estimate a sea turtle’s population size when for most of their life they are hidden beneath the waves? For females, we can count nests on a beach, but for males and juveniles, we rely on in-water projects focused on foraging grounds like Amrvakikos. This talk will discuss how to monitor turtle populations to better understand growth rates, migratory habits, and the connectivity of foraging and nesting populations and how you partake in this once in a lifetime experience. lunch provided