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Investigative analysis of the waste impact in the environmental by necropsies in rescued sea turtles ( Chelonia mydas) in Ubatuba, São Paulo State, Brazil.
Author(s) -
Duarte Janaina,
Hipolito Talita Costa Esteves Santanna,
Tasaka Ana Cristina,
Hyodo Vivian Cristina Castilho,
Mergulhao Eliane
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.982.8
Subject(s) - endangered species , sea turtle , fishery , population , geography , carapace , turtle (robot) , environmental protection , biology , environmental health , medicine , crustacean
Brazil has an extensive coastline used by sea turtles as breeding areas, feeding and development. Since 1981 the Projeto TAMAR conducts researches in order to ensure the conservation of sea turtles in Brazil. This institution has tirelessly monitored areas. The green turtle ( Chelonia mydas ), are larges with approximately 120cm in carapace length and can weigh approximately 230kg.. The nocive impact caused by the human acts is the main cause of drastic decline of the sea turtles population and even extinction. The pollution, unbridled urban development and production of waste in coastal regions have also promoted a significant decrease of the population. Several studies demonstrate that the waste intake is the major cause of mortality of sea turtles, and it is classified into “danger” on the endangered animals list. The aim of this study was to determine the waste impact on the marine environment. The research was conducted by analysis of Projeto Tamar activities and necropsies in the gastrointestinal tract of the Chelonia mydas were evaluated. In most animals analysed there was ingested anthropogenic residue, someway, caused damage to them. This research revealed the urgent need to implement effective measures to provide environmental education, measures that will contribute to the conservation of species and marine health. Support or Funding Information Projeto Tamar, Ubatuba ‐ Sao Paulo State, BrazilThis rescued turtle died due to digestory tract obstruction by solide residue.