The Foraging Ecology and Functional Roles of Sea Turtles - Alexa Putillo

Florida State University
2026
Sea Turtles
marine biology
conservation biology
ecology
marine conservation
Gulf Coast Florida
Green Sea Turtle
Loggerhead Turtle
Kemp’s Ridley Turtle
Seagrass Ecosystems
marine ecosystems
Foraging Ecology
Ecosystem Function
biodiversity
wildlife conservation
ocean science
marine ecology
Food Webs
Ecological Roles
Seagrass Grazing
Sediment Mixing
Nutrient Cycling
Coastal Resilience
ecosystem health
Marine Research
ocean conservation
environmental science
Marine Habitats
Species Recovery
Threatened Species
Ocean Biodiversity
Invertebrates
Ecological Interactions
Coastal Habitats
Turtle Conservation
Aquatic Ecology
Biological Diversity
Oceanography
Species Interactions
Conservation Science

This research examines how different sea turtle species uniquely shape marine ecosystems through their feeding behaviors. Studying green, loggerhead, and Kemp’s ridley turtles along Florida’s Gulf Coast, the work reveals species-specific ecological functions involving seagrass grazing, sediment mixing, and food web interactions that contribute to ecosystem resilience and coastal conservation.

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