In Brazil, olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) nesting extends from Southern Alagoas to northern Bahia coastlines, with higher nesting densities in the State of Sergipe.

Banco de Imagens Projeto TAMAR2009

TAMAR
Mata de São João, Brazil

Olive ridleys reach sexual maturity at about 10 and 18 years, a young age compared to other sea turtle species. Females nest every year, once or twice a season, showing high nesting site fidelity.

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Title: In Brazil, olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) nesting extends from Southern Alagoas to northern Bahia coastlines, with higher nesting densities in the State of Sergipe.
Creator: Banco de Imagens Projeto TAMAR
Date Created: 2009
Location: Almofala, Ceará, Brasil

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