MODELING THE NESTING SUITABILITY OF LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLES (CARETTA CARETTA) IN NORTH CAROLINA (2005-2014)

摘要

1. Possible to develop predictive geographic model that covers a large area 2. Similar findings: higher elevations favorable (Wood & Bjorndal, 2000), width is significant (Garmestani et al., 2000), hard structures can affect nesting (Witherington et al., 2011), nourishment can deter nesting (Brock et al., 2009) 3. Use of LiDAR highly recommended for future studies 4. Different factors found significant in the distinct regions 5. Using the NBD and GWR model in conjunction, by geographic region, is the most successful method for modeling nesting trends (2005-2014).