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Validation of ATR FT-IR to Identify Polymers of Plastic Marine Debris, Including Those Ingested by Marine Organisms

The paper identifies plastic debris as a pelagic threat to marine turtles, allows identification of plastic type and origin, and the quantification of plastic type most ingested by protected marine turtles.
April 12, 2018 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

A Look Back: Scientist Dedicates Career to Sea Turtles in Hawai‘i

George Balazs, Hawai‘i Senior Sea Turtle Scientist at NOAA’s Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, recently retired from NOAA service—but not from sea turtle research.
February 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
74757480-SLD-005-0007.jpg George Balazs with a nesting green turtle in the French Frigate Shoals in the 1970s. Credit: George Balazs.

Turtle Excluder Device Designs

Learn how to construct, install, and maintain TEDs in compliance with regulations.
Southeast

History of Turtle Excluder Devices

Learn about the history behind the development of TEDs and how they have changed over the last 30 years.
Southeast

Turtle Excluder Device Compliance Information

In order for TEDs to be effective, compliance within the fishing industry is paramount. To ensure strong levels of compliance, our Gear Management Team and Office of Law Enforcement regularly conduct courtesy boardings and TED workshops. In addition, the…
Southeast

Turtle Excluder Device Regulations

Turtle excluder devices have been required in the United States since 1987. The southeastern shrimp fisheries—which once faced severe restrictions and closures to protect endangered sea turtles—have continued to operate while saving the lives of sea…
Southeast

Turtle Excluder Devices

Turtle excluder devices, commonly called TEDs, promote sea turtle conservation by addressing interactions between sea turtles and trawl fishing gear. These devices are made of metal bars and mesh that fit inside the neck of a trawl net. While shrimp pass between the bars to the back of the net, turtles and other larger animals bump against the metal grid and escape through a flap in the mesh.
Southeast
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Potential impacts of artificial reef development on sea turtle conservation in Florida

This study investigated the impacts Florida artificial reefs may have on sea turtle populations, such as increased predation stemming from altered predator complexes, mortality due to entrapment, and entanglement issues.
January 01, 2018 - Technical Memo ,
Southeast

Explore Top 5 Stories, Photos, and Videos of 2017

Discover our most popular stories, photos, and videos of the year.
December 11, 2017 - Feature Story ,
National
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Not All Heroes Wear Capes

NOAA Fisheries Species in the Spotlight heroes wear waders, bow ties, hard hats, and lab coats—and one even totes around a killer whale skull. The one thing these heroes have in common is a desire to help prevent vulnerable species from becoming extinct.
November 30, 2017 - Feature Story ,
National
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