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The hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in Western Samoa

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Banner, Alan C.

Witzell, W.N.

A small population of hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricated) nest on three small is-lands off the eastern coast of Upolu Island, Western Samoa. The nesting season extends from September to July. Each nest averaged 149.5 eggs. of which 71.1% hatched. The average incubation period was 62 days; the incubating nest temperatures averaged a rise of 3.6°c over sand at equal depth. No natural predation on nests was seen, and Only one instance of natural predation on neonate turtles was seen. Human predation upon eggs and nesting females was extensive; the predation pressure being directly proportional to beach accessibility, and the major factor leading to the decline of the Samoa turtle population. Market surveys indicate a year-round occurrence of hawksbill. In lieu of protective legislation, the Fisheries Division of Western Samoa initiated a turtle conservation project to reduce the incidence of human predation on eggs.

samoa

What Wildflower is That?

Blombery, Alexander Morris

It is commonly thought that each type of Australian Wildflower is widely distributed throughout the continent. Although there are some types of plants which have a wide distribution, the majority of plants are most particular in their requirements and are usually restricted to special conditions and, in some cases, to very limited areas. Where there are similar conditions for plant growth such as moisture availability, climate, nature of soil and topography, it is usual to find similar forms of plant growth in widely separated areas, although there may be a difference in the particular species of plant.

South Pacific Marine Geological Notes

Malcolm E. Cox

Climatic Changes and their Effects on the Biosphere

B. Bolin

Purari River environment (Papua New Guinea) : a summary report of research and surveys during 1977-1979

Petr, T.

papua new guinea

The agriculture and fishery development in the Purari Delta in 1978-1979

Stevens, R.N.

Possible effects of the Purari Hydroelectric scheme on subsistence and commercial crustacean fisheries in the Gulf of Papua / Gwyther, D. (ed.)

Report on Tongatapu sand inventory, 22-28 November 1979

Gauss, G.A.

tonga

Purari River environment (Papua New Guinea) : a summary report of research and surveys during 1977-1979

Petr, T.

papua new guinea

Nauru rainfall and SOI - monthly values and 5 month averages 1980 - 1997

Climate Change Resilience

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Government of Nauru

nauru

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