. Atoll research bulletin. Coral reefs and islands; Marine biology; Marine sciences. 63 island cluster are found only three islands along the windward reef, and two islands along the leeward reef throughout the rest of the atoll. Rare Marine Species There was extensive evidence of recent sea turtle nesting activity on the beaches of several islands. Twenty-three pairs of sea turtle tracks were reported from Aneko Island (Figure 35), a large island near the northwest end of the atoll. Fewer pairs of tracks were recorded on the other islets: Adkup (13 pairs), Ijo-kan (6), Areto-jairok (3), and L
. Atoll research bulletin. Coral reefs and islands; Marine biology; Marine sciences. 63 island cluster are found only three islands along the windward reef, and two islands along the leeward reef throughout the rest of the atoll. Rare Marine Species There was extensive evidence of recent sea turtle nesting activity on the beaches of several islands. Twenty-three pairs of sea turtle tracks were reported from Aneko Island (Figure 35), a large island near the northwest end of the atoll. Fewer pairs of tracks were recorded on the other islets: Adkup (13 pairs), Ijo-kan (6), Areto-jairok (3), and Looj (4). The collective totals for Adkup atoll rank it third behind Pikaar and Jemo with respect to the level of sea turtle nesting activity recorded during the 1988 expedition. However, the nesting turtles and their eggs appear to be subject to heavy harvesting pressure. Recent human footprints were found along all beaches where turtle tracks were reported. Numerous nest marker sticks, temporary camps, and the remains of sea turtles and their eggs were also conspicuous. Most likely the turtle harvesting is accomplished by residents of Wotje, but we were not able to visit Wotje and query its T?T <C? N ! Fig 36. Southeast end of Adkup (Erikub) Atoll near main islands and pass. Scale: 1" = .95 mi. ocean. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Smithsonian Institution. Press; National Research Council (U. S. ). Pacific Science Board; Smithsonian Institution; National Museum of Natural History (U. S. ); United States. Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife. Washington, D. C. : [Smithsonian Press]
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