Description
This dataset shows the known locations of sea turtle nesting sites, for all seven species: hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Kemp’s ridley turtle (Lepidochelys kempii), leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), green turtle (Chelonia mydas), loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), and flatback turtle (Natator depressus).
This dataset is no longer being maintained and must be used with caution.
Citation
UNEP-WCMC (1999). Global distribution of sea turtle nesting sites (ver 1.1). Cambridge (UK): UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Data DOI: https://doi.org/10.34892/1731-mc59
Use constraints
UNEP-WCMC General Data License.
For commercial use, please contact business-support@unep-wcmc.org.
Policy Relevance
30/03/21