| Dataset Type | GIS/Spatial Data |
|---|---|
| Name of Data Source | FWRI Sea Turtle Nesting |
| Datasource Abbreviation (dataset) | FWRI_SEATURTLE |
| Description of Datasource | Distribution, seasonality, and abundance of nesting by sea turtles in Florida derived from observations of tracks and other nesting signs left on the beach. |
| Method of Transferring Data to the Atlas | Manual transfer via HTTP |
| How Often Data is Transferred to the Atlas | Annually |
| Date of Most Recent Data Transfer | 6/1/2004 |
| Disclaimer/Use Constraints | Changes in survey boundaries for individual beaches and variability in survey frequency (days per week) and period (beginning and ending dates) occur in the SNBS program, making it inappropriate for assessing population trends. Population monitoring is the goal of a complementary DEP program, the Index Nesting Beach Survey Program. |
| Agency Name |
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Endangered and Threatened Species Marine Turtle Program |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Beth Brost |
| Contact Phone | (727) 896-8626 x1918 |
| Contact Email | beth.brost@fwc.state.fl.us |
| Contact URL | https://myfwc.com/research/ |