Centro de Biotecnología Genómica-IPN

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Centro de Biotecnología Genómica-IPN

Country: Mexico

Organization / Project Name: CBG/Molecular and biochemistry studies in nesting female in Rancho Nuevo

Website: www.cbg.ipn.mx

Email: mreyesl@ipn.mx

Description: Study of the molecular and biochemical parameters in nesting females at the Rancho Nevo to know the population genetics and the concentrations of heavy metals and trace metals in this species in its most important nesting area, which is Rancho Nuevo, Aldama, Tam., Mex.

Species of focus: Kemp’s ridleys (Lepidochelys kempii)

Volunteer program: No

Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes

Primary Areas of Work: Genetic sampling, Toxin sampling, Environmental education/community outreach

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/CeBioGenIPN/about

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