Sea Turtle Biologging: Making informed dredging decisions by understanding the where, why, and when

CANCELED DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. LOOK FOR THIS LECTURE TO BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.

Join U.S. Geological Survey Research Ecologist Kristen M. Hart, Ph.D. and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Marine Biologist Doug Piatkowski to learn about ongoing studies on sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico. Hear how this research is helping to detect the behavior and movement of sea turtles at specific Outer Continental Shelf sand and gravel dredging locations and how this new data informs the management decisions and coastal restoration projects of the Marine Minerals Program.

Special Assistance - For those in need of special assistance (such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired) or inquiries regarding the accessible entrance, please notify museum staff at (202) 208-4743 in advance of the program. Special needs will be accommodated whenever possible.

Building Access - All adults must present a valid photo ID to enter the building. All visitors will be subject to security screenings, including bag and parcel checks.

Location - The Rachel Carson Room is located next to the cafeteria in the lower level of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240.