Title of article :
Checklist of marine tetrapods (reptiles, seabirds, and mammals) of Turkey
Author/Authors :
GÜÇLÜSOY, Harun Dokuz Eylül University - Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology, Turkey , GÜÇLÜSOY, Harun Underwater Research Society (SAD), Turkey , KARAUZ, Emine Sühendan Underwater Research Society (SAD), Turkey , KARAUZ, Emine Sühendan Republic of Turkey Ministry of Forestry Water Issues - IT Department, Biodiversity Monitoring Unit, Turkey , KIRAÇ, Cem Orkun Underwater Research Society (SAD), Turkey , BİLECENOĞLU, Murat Adnan Menderes University - Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Department of Biology, Turkey
Abstract :
The occurrence of a total of 61 marine tetrapod species is presented in this paper, including 3 sea turtles, 43 sea birds, and 15 marine mammals. Distribution of each reported species along the Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Aegean, and Levantine coasts of Turkey is mentioned, associated with key references.
Keywords :
Sea turtles , sea birds , marine mammals , marine biodiversity , Turkey
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Zoology
