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
Coastal armoring and sea turtles: Beachfront homeowners’ opinions and intent
Migration routes, foraging behavior, and site fidelity of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) satellite tracked from a globally important rookery
Conservation easements and coastal armoring: Protecting sea turtle nesting habitat through property ownership
Informing sea turtle outreach efforts to maximize effectiveness
Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) diving changes with productivity, behavioral mode, and sea surface temperature
West Florida shelf pipeline serves as sea turtle benthic habitat based on in-situ towed camera observations
Sympatry or syntopy? Investigating drivers of distribution and co‐occurrence for two imperiled sea turtle species in Gulf of Mexico neritic waters
Shared habitat use by juveniles of three sea turtle species
Overwintering behavior of juvenile sea turtles at a temperate foraging ground
Marine threats overlap key foraging habitat for two imperiled sea turtle species in the Gulf of Mexico
Temporal shift of sea turtle nest sites in an eroding barrier island beach
The potential of unmanned aerial systems for sea turtle research and conservation: a review and future directions
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
Coastal armoring and sea turtles: Beachfront homeowners’ opinions and intent
Migration routes, foraging behavior, and site fidelity of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) satellite tracked from a globally important rookery
Conservation easements and coastal armoring: Protecting sea turtle nesting habitat through property ownership
Informing sea turtle outreach efforts to maximize effectiveness
Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) diving changes with productivity, behavioral mode, and sea surface temperature
West Florida shelf pipeline serves as sea turtle benthic habitat based on in-situ towed camera observations
Sympatry or syntopy? Investigating drivers of distribution and co‐occurrence for two imperiled sea turtle species in Gulf of Mexico neritic waters
Shared habitat use by juveniles of three sea turtle species
Overwintering behavior of juvenile sea turtles at a temperate foraging ground
Marine threats overlap key foraging habitat for two imperiled sea turtle species in the Gulf of Mexico
Temporal shift of sea turtle nest sites in an eroding barrier island beach
The potential of unmanned aerial systems for sea turtle research and conservation: a review and future directions
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.