The response of sea turtles to vocalizations opens new perspectives to reduce their bycatch

Location

Martinique

Article

The response of sea turtles to vocalizations opens new perspectives to reduce their bycatch

Target catch

N/A

Study Type

Field study in the wild

Effect on target catch

N/A

Effect on bycatch species

Sea turtles responded to recordings of their vocalizations with escape and/or increased vigilance

Bycatch species

Chelonia mydas (Green sea turtle)

Reduction technique

Acoustic deterrent devices