Maisie Bailey

Maisie Bailey

Mar 12, 2018

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    About This Project

    This research focuses on collecting DNA samples from the olive ridley sea turtle, Lepidochelys olivacea. We are wanting to further comprehend the health of the species outside of population size by assessing the genetic diversity. High enough levels of inbreeding can cause a decrease in genetic diversity that is difficult for a species to recover from. Understanding if there are genetic factors challenging this turtle's survival will help motivate countries to find sustainable solutions.