Sea turtle photo-identification is a method developed to identify individuals thanks to the unique 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬. In partnership with the Direction de l’Environnement Polynésie Française, we pursue our efforts with the 𝒐𝒃𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔 relying on participative science The goal of this project is to learn more about sea turtles of French […]
Do you have photos of sea turtles? We need your help.
As part of the sea turtle photo-identification program, we need photos of the profile of sea turtles observed in Polynesian waters. Indeed, the scales on each side of their head are, like human fingerprints, unique to each individual and do not vary with age. In order to study their distribution, their movements and obtain information […]
