Raymond R. Carthy, PhD
Assistant Unit Leader - Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Research Interests
Dr. Carthy's research centers on ecology of endangered species. His research interests involve reproductive ecology and physiology of coastal and wetland herpetofauna, with current focus on marine and freshwater turtles. He is also involved in research on threatened upland species and in conservation management oriented studies.
Teaching Interests
In addition to teaching herpetology classes centered on ecology and conservation of marine chelonids, Dr. Carthy has taught courses on bioethics and critical thinking. he is currently developing a graduate level course on coastal ecology.
Professional Experience
Assistant Unit Leader, Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 1996-
Education and Certifications
Ph D University of Florida 1996
MS Slippery Rock University 1983
BS Manhattan College 1980
Science and Products
Estimates of vital rates for a declining loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) subpopulation: implications for management
Migration, foraging, and residency patterns for Northern Gulf loggerheads: implications of local threats and international movements
Winter diets of immature green turtles (Chelonia mydas) on a northern feeding ground: integrating stomach contents and stable isotope analyses
Spatial distribution of loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) emergences along a highly dynamic beach in the northern Gulf of Mexico
Temporal, spatial, and body size effects on growth rates of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in the Northwest Atlantic
Movements and habitat-use of loggerhead sea turtles in the northern Gulf of Mexico during the reproductive period
Common coastal foraging areas for loggerheads in the Gulf of Mexico: Opportunities for marine conservation
The leatherbacks of Grande Riviere Trinidad and Tobago
Collecting a sample of loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings before a natural emergence does not reduce nest productivity
Fine scale daily movements and habitat use of East Pacific green turtles at a shallow coastal lagoon in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
Estimates of vital rates for a declining loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) subpopulation: implications for management
Migration, foraging, and residency patterns for Northern Gulf loggerheads: implications of local threats and international movements
Winter diets of immature green turtles (Chelonia mydas) on a northern feeding ground: integrating stomach contents and stable isotope analyses
Spatial distribution of loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) emergences along a highly dynamic beach in the northern Gulf of Mexico
Temporal, spatial, and body size effects on growth rates of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in the Northwest Atlantic
Movements and habitat-use of loggerhead sea turtles in the northern Gulf of Mexico during the reproductive period
Common coastal foraging areas for loggerheads in the Gulf of Mexico: Opportunities for marine conservation
The leatherbacks of Grande Riviere Trinidad and Tobago
Collecting a sample of loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings before a natural emergence does not reduce nest productivity
Fine scale daily movements and habitat use of East Pacific green turtles at a shallow coastal lagoon in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.