Plasturtle

Potential Interaction between Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta and Chelonia mydas) and Marine Litter in Samandağ (North-Eastern Mediterranean Sea) Beach

Supporter: Rufford Foundation

Period: 2018-2019

Project manager: Dr. Sedat GÜNDOĞDU

Project team: Celal ERBAŞ

Irem Nur YEŞİLYURT

With this project;

Effects of plastic pollution on sea turtles will be investigated in Samandağ/Çevlik beaches.

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