@article {7934,
	title = {Effectiveness of different conservation measures for loggerhead sea turtle (<i>Caretta caretta</i>) nests at Zakynthos Island, Greece},
	journal = {Biological ConservationBiological Conservation},
	volume = {130},
	number = {3},
	year = {2006},
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	month = {2006///},
	pages = {324-330},
	abstract = {In this paper, we evaluate the effectiveness of different well-tested conservation techniques in an effort to successfully protect sea turtle nests. From an eight-year study on the island of Zakynthos, West Greece, we have experimentally investigated the effectiveness of two different conservation techniques applied to loggerhead sea turtle nests and provided statistical measures to evaluate their conservation value. The categories of nests evaluated include: (i) nests incubated in situ, (ii) translocated into a beach hatchery, or (iii) protected by metal cages. Results of the analysis showed significant interannual variations in hatching success as obtained for each one of the three groups of nests. Significant differences were also observed when comparing hatching success data among the three groups of nests during the eight-year period. Overall, our results indicate that relocation of nests laid at highly threatened locations and the placement of protective cages on nests in situ provide adequate conservation measures that could allow an increase in hatchling production; although their choice and application should be based on the specific conditions and threats of each nest. {\textcopyright} 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.},
	keywords = {Caged nests, Caretta caretta, Conservation measures, Hatchery, Hatching success, Nesting beach, Reptilia, sea turtle},
	author = {Kornaraki, E. and Matossian, D.A. and Mazaris, A.D. and Matsinos, Y.G. and Margaritoulis, D.}
}
