Relationship between tropical cyclones and the distribution of sea turtle nesting grounds
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Understanding the relationships between species, their environment, and factors that determine their distribution and abundance has historically been a goal of ecological theory (MacArthur, 1972; Guisan & Zimmermann, 2000). The topic continues to be pertinent, as ongoing environmental change is likely to alter species ranges and shift their patterns of habitat ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University, Townsville, Qld 4811, Australia, Centre for Tropical Biodiversity and Climate Change, School of Marine and Tropical Biology, James Cook University, Townsville, Qld 4811, Australia, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Qld 4811, Australia
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