Nesting ecology of the olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivácea)(Cheloniidae)at El Valle beach, northern Pacific, Colombia.

ABSTRACT : The olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) is the most common sea turtle to nest in Colombia. El Valle beach is considered the most important nesting beach for this species in South America. Intensive direct capture of nesting females and egg poaching for consumption and local commercial pu...