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Green turtle Chelonia mydas (Linnaeus, 1758) washed ashore at Visakhapatnam
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http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/9285/
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| Title |
Green turtle Chelonia mydas (Linnaeus, 1758) washed ashore at Visakhapatnam |
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| Creator |
Laxmilatha, P
Ranjan, Ritesh |
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| Subject |
Marine turtle
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| Description |
A green turtle, Chelonia mydas (Linnaeus, 1758), the largest of the sea turtles, was found dead on the sandy shores of Visakhapatnam on 3rd August 2012. It is probable that it was hit by a boat propeller and washed ashore. It is a matter of concern since green turtles are endangered and are protected as per various international agreements. |
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| Publisher |
Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
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| Date |
2012
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Article
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application/pdf
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| Language |
en
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| Identifier |
http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/9285/1/66.pdf
Laxmilatha, P and Ranjan, Ritesh (2012) Green turtle Chelonia mydas (Linnaeus, 1758) washed ashore at Visakhapatnam. Marine Fisheries Information Service; Technical and Extension Series (213). pp. 5-6. |
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