This is the first identification of marine macrophytes consumed by green turtles in Hong Kong, South China Sea: 6 red algae species (Pterocladiella tenuis, Gelidium pusillum, Chondrus ocellatus, Gracilaria chorda, Grateloupia filicina, and Amansia glomerata), 1 brown alga species (Lobophora variegata), and 1 sea grass (Halophila ovalis) were identified. Plastics and other foreign materials were also found in the stomach contents of 2 of the 8 individuals sampled.
Pas de photo pour Marine Macrophytes and Plastics Consumed by Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas) in Hong Kong, South China Sea Region
Author(s) | Ng CKY Ang PO Russell DJ Balazs GH Murphy MB |
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Published Date | 2016 |
Publication Language | English |
Type | Scientific Article |
CMS Instrument | IOSEA Marine Turtles |
Source | https://doi.org/10.2744/CCB-1210.1 |