Meeting Abstract 49-8 Friday, Jan. 5 11:45 – 12:00 Amplitude Effects on Thrust Production for Undulatory Swimmers HUTCHINSON, BL*; SOUTHWARD, SC; BAYANDOR, J; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech; State University of New York at Buffalo blgater@vt.edu Biological systems offer novel and efficient solutions to many engineering applications, including marine propulsion. It is of interest to determine how fish […]
sessions: Session 49
The Effects of Artificial Light at Night Behavioral and Physiological Shifts within Two Crayfish Species, Faxonius rusticus and Faxonius virilis
Meeting Abstract 49-1 Saturday, Jan. 5 10:30 – 10:45 The Effects of Artificial Light at Night: Behavioral and Physiological Shifts within Two Crayfish Species, Faxonius rusticus and Faxonius virilis JACKSON, KM*; MOORE, PA; Bowling Green State University, OH; Bowling Green State University, OH kelmjac@bgsu.edu A significant amount research exploring the impacts of light pollution and artificial lighting […]
Spatiotemporal Movement Patterns of Hawksbill Sea Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) in an Extreme Environment The Arabian Gulf as a Living Laboratory for Investigating Organismal Response to Climate Change
Meeting Abstract 49-4 Saturday, Jan. 5 11:15 – 11:30 Spatiotemporal Movement Patterns of Hawksbill Sea Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) in an Extreme Environment: The Arabian Gulf as a Living Laboratory for Investigating Organismal Response to Climate Change MARSHALL, CD*; CULLEN, JA; AL-ANSI, M; Texas A and M University; Texas A and M University; Qatar University marshalc@tamug.edu http://www.tamug.edu/marshall/ Sea […]
Improving the Efficiency of DNA Extraction from Samples Collected for Environmental DNA Surveillance
Meeting Abstract 49-5 Saturday, Jan. 5 11:30 – 11:45 Improving the Efficiency of DNA Extraction from Samples Collected for Environmental DNA Surveillance RESH, C. A.*; MAHON, A. R.; Central Michigan University; Central Michigan University carlee.resh@gmail.com Early detection is paramount to effective management and regulation of rare species in aquatic and marine ecosystems. Successful early detection relies on […]
Impacts of temperature and moisture on loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings in Florida
Meeting Abstract 49-6 Saturday, Jan. 5 11:45 – 12:00 Impacts of temperature and moisture on loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings in Florida LOLAVAR, A*; WYNEKEN, J; Florida Atlantic University; Florida Atlantic University alolavar@fau.edu The influence of environmental factors during sea turtle egg development makes the ongoing threat of climate change particularly worrisome. The nest environment greatly influences various […]
Assessing and Comparing Nest to Surf Mortality of Florida’s East and West Coast Loggerhead Sea Turtle Hatchlings
Meeting Abstract 49-2 Saturday, Jan. 5 10:45 – 11:00 Assessing and Comparing Nest to Surf Mortality of Florida’s East and West Coast Loggerhead Sea Turtle Hatchlings VINDIOLA, BG*; DAVIS, TJ; Florida Atlantic University; Florida Atlantic University bvillegasvin2013@fau.edu During the crawl from the nest to the surf, sea turtle hatchlings face many threats, both natural and anthropogenic, which […]
