Turtle satellite tagging: the process based on "Satellite Tracking Manual-Training Guidelines"

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PowerPoint PresentationSecretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme TURTLE SATELLITE TAGGINGTURTLE SATELLITE TAGGING the Processthe Process Based on “Satellite Tracking Manual-Training Guidelines” By Marine Turtle Research Program (NOAA), Honolulu Lui AJ Bell1 & George Balazs2 1Marine Species Officer, SPREP 2Leader, Marine Turtle Research Program (Honolulu) October 2007Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme 1. Prepare the Turtle Carapace 1. Prepare the Turtle Carapace (& Satellite Tag)(& Satellite Tag) • Place Satellite Tag (ST) on second scute from the top of carapace so it sits properly. Mark around ST for placement later when attaching. • Also mark area around the second scute for sanding - use a permanent marker for marking • Remove barnacles, algae etc on carapace • Wash/rinse carapace thoroughly using fresh water • Dry carapace completely using cloth towelSecretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme • Sand shell surface, around the seco