Sea Turtles of the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico - Folding Guide

This compact, waterproof folding guide is perfect to keep at your fingertips as you explore coastal ocean waters and learn about sea turtles.

• Describes in detail the five sea turtles that inhabit the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Atlantic: Loggerhead, Leatherback, Hawksbill, Green, and the Kemp’s Ridley
• Includes detailed description and illustrations of the hatchlings, juveniles, and adults of each species, including maps showing their North American nesting beaches and ranges
• Life cycle of mating, nesting, hatchling birth and trip to the sea, juvenile maturation and adult life is described with diagrams and text.
• Also includes sections on nesting behavior, threats to sea turtles, and conservation measures to keep them safe.
• Text and illustration by Blair and Dawn Witherington.  Blair is a research scientist with the University of Florida with baccalaureate and masters degrees in biology from the University of Central Florida and a doctorate in zoology from the University of Florida. Dawn is a graphic design artist and scientific illustrator trained at the Art Institutes of Colorado and Ft. Lauderdale.
• Handy fold-out format: 6 panels each 4″ X 9″