The recent decline of the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and the uncertain state of all sea turtles worldwide has prompted many conservation efforts. This project for the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles resolved several issues facing conservation. Analysis of current techniques for gathering information on nesting trends led to a redesign of surveys and report materials used to collect this data. Specific research on the hawksbill turtle allowed for the creation of a more complete database, a mapping system, and a brochure, all of which will be used to communicate information on the decline of the species. These tools will help the IAC provide the information policy makers need to make decisions about conservation research and laws.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Buck, Benjamin R.
• Politz, Joseph Gibbs
• Begin, Alisha Marie

Subject

• Learning
• Computing
• Sustainability
• Environment

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-070407-163046

Keyword

• Sustainability
• Wildlife conservation

Advisor

• El-Korchi, Tahar
• Higgins, Lorraine D.

Year

• 2007

Center

• San Jose, Costa Rica Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles

Date created

• 2007-07-04

Location

• San José

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright