Anatomy, Physiology, and Behavior of Sea Turtles

Michael and Jason are joined by Dr. Jeanette Wyneken, Professor of Biological Sciences at Florida Atlantic University and Director of FAU’s Marine Lab at Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex. The conversation focuses on the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of sea turtles. Topics discussed include unique anatomical adaptations of sea turtles in the heart, lungs, and other organs, how sea turtles navigate as adults and when young, what is meant by the “lost years”, why the Leatherback Sea Turtle is so unique, and much more.

 

You can learn more about Dr. Wyneken’s lab and research here: https://biology.fau.edu/directory/wyneken/index.php

 

The Biology of Sea Turtles Vol. I: https://www.amazon.com/Biology-Sea-Turtles-Vol-1/dp/0849384222

 

The Biology of Sea Turtles Vol. II: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-biology-of-sea-turtles-volume-ii/1783617/item/10707226/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_new_books&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnrOtBhDIARIsAFsSe51OTxZD8JWzt1PuTQiG6nb2HHSMuITZ2DpT7YtlKTgo1EsHa6qco1IaAlIXEALw_wcB#idiq=10707226&edition=3449877

 

Biology of Turtles: From Structures to Strategies of Life: https://www.routledge.com/Biology-of-Turtles-From-Structures-to-Strategies-of-Life/Wyneken-Godfrey-Bels/p/book/9780849333392

 

Access the Anatomy of Sea Turtles here: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/8502

 

Learn more about the CheloniaCast Podcast here: https://theturtleroom.org/cheloniacast/

 

Learn more about the CheloniaCast Podcast Fund here: https://theturtleroom.org/project/cheloniacast-podcast/

 

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Host social media - Jason Wills - @chelonian.carter / Michael Skibsted - @michael.skibstedd / Jack Thompson - @jack_reptile_naturalist_302 / Ken Wang - @americanmamushi / Wyatt Keil - @wyatts_wildlife_photography