Ghayda

2011 Inter-Nesting and Post-Nesting Movements of Loggerhead Turtles From Masirah Island, Oman

A project of MECA and ESO.

click map for full-size version Ghayda (Loggerhead) is 3 km SE of the coast of Oman and 360 km from Masqat

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Species: Loggerhead
Life Stage: Adult
Gender: Female
Release Date: 2011-04-28 18:00:00
Release Location: Masirah Island
Last Location: 2011-08-21 11:04:45

Background

This turtle was observed trying to nest but distracted by lights from cars and fishing boats approaching the beach. She was the smallest of all the turtles encountered during the tagging event this year, measuring 95cm curved carapace length.