Myrtle the Sea Turtle training in target discrimination
 | Accompanying blog post Myrtle was working on target discrimination, selecting the all-white target from among black and striped variants. Myrtle has also contributed to turtle research, targeting underwater speakers to help determine the parameters of sea turtle hearing. This is important for practical purposes such as using pingers to warn away dolphins and turtles from tuna fishing nets, reducing what is politely called by-catch. Myrtle's training is helping conservation efforts for her cousins in the wild! | Views: 1  0 ratings |
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Exclusive Preview Turtle Tale: Part 2!
 | Once hunted for their meat and eggs, the green sea turtle's population faced extinction, but thanks to conservation efforts and public awareness, their numbers have bounced back! Travel with Jeff as he works with the foremost experts on green sea turtles. He'll get an up-close and personal look at these resilient animals and dive into their underwater world. | Views: 0 0 ratings |
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