University of Central Florida Marine Turtle Research Group
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: United States (contiguous)
Organization / Project Name: UCF Marine Turtle Research Group
Website: https://sciences.ucf.edu/biology/marineturtleresearchgroup/
Email: kate.mansfield@ucf.edu
Description: The UCF Marine Turtle Research Group (MTRG) research program focuses on sea turtle biology, ecology, behavior, and conservation across all sea turtle life stages—from eggs to adults. The MTRG provides field-based educational and research opportunities to students, and scientific advisory service to local, state, and international science and management entities.
Species of focus: Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Kemp’s ridleys (Lepidochelys kempii), Loggerheads (Caretta caretta)
Volunteer program: No
Tourist activities (Y/N): No
Primary Areas of Work: In water research, Genetic sampling, Nesting beach monitoring, Satellite telemetry
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/ucfmtrg/
Instagram Profile: @ucfturtlelab
Twitter Profile: @ucf.turtlelab