San Diego Miramar College

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San Diego Miramar College

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Organization / Project Name: San Diego Miramar College

Website: www.sdmiramar.edu

Email: smadrak@sdccd.edu

Description: Research on East Pacific green turtle movement and behavior in two highly urbanized coastal bays: San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. Research is conducted by undergraduate community college students, from underrepresented populations, under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Madrak and in collaboration with various governmental, non-governmental, and non-profit organizations in the City of San Diego.

Species of focus: Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)

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Primary Areas of Work: Community development, In water research, Environmental education/community outreach

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