Sea Turtle Conservation, Research and Education
The Georgia Southern University Sea Turtle Program integrates conservation, research, and education to protect sea turtles in the nesting environment, engage in applied research to support wildlife, and raise public awareness of current conservation challenges
Conservation
The Sea Turtle Program monitors and protects loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and green (Chelonia mydas) sea turtle nests on St. Catherines Island
Research
Collaborative research projects with the Geology & Geography Department range in topics from spatial ecology of sea turtle nesting to salt water intrusion and barrier island hydrogeology.
Education
The Sea Turtle Program offers a number of hands-on educational opportunities for Georgia Southern students and recent graduates. Participants work along side conservationists to protect & save endangered species and habitats.
Contact Information
Sea Turtle Program at
St. Catherines Island (SCI)
Herty Building, Office 1104C
Georgia Southern University
Phone: (912) 478-1744
Fax: (912) 478-0668
jgaskin@georgiasouthern.edu
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