Period and Interval2013/04/01 - 2014/03/31
Research Area
The seas around Otsuchi bay, Iwate
CategoryField survey
OverviewLoggerhead and green turtles were captured by set nets in coastal area. They were transferred to International Coastal Research Center, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo. When they were released into the sea, devices were attached. The devices were automatically detached from the turtles and were retrieved. Swim speed, acceleration, geomagnetism, depth, temperature and video were obtained.
Results and Future PlanDuring the study period, in total 50 loggerhead and 14 green turtles were captured by set nets. Data loggers were deployed on 4 loggerhead and 3 green turtles and they were retrieved from all turtles.