The Story of the Kemp's Ridley Quiz

What is the Kemp's ridley sea turtle known for?

• Being the fastest swimming sea turtle

• Being the largest sea turtle species

• Being the most endangered sea turtle species

• Having the longest lifespan among sea turtles

Who discovered the nesting grounds of the Kemp's ridley sea turtle?

• J.E. Werler

• Dr. Henry Hildebrand

• Andreas Herrera

• David Shaver

Where was the mass nesting of Kemp's ridley sea turtles filmed in 1947?

• Veracruz, Mexico

• Padre Island, Texas

• Mustang Island, Texas

• Rancho Nuevo, Mexico

What percentage of Kemp's ridley nests were estimated to be destroyed in the 1947 footage?

• 50%

• 70%

• 100%

• 90%

What was the main goal of the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Restoration and Enhancement Program (KRREP)?

• To relocate all turtles to a safer location

• To re-establish a nesting colony at Padre Island

• To increase the size of Kemp's ridley turtles

• To study the diet of Kemp's ridley turtles

What theory was the Imprinting and Headstarting Project based on?

• Turtles can only nest in Mexico

• Turtles return to their natal beach to nest

• Turtles can imprint on any beach

• Turtles prefer nesting in colder climates

What device is required on shrimping boats to help reduce turtle stranding?

• Turtle Safety Net

• Turtle Net Protector

• Turtle Excluder Device

• Turtle Guard System

In what year was a Kemp's ridley with a living tag first documented nesting on Padre Island?

• 2016

• 2006

• 1996

• 1986

What was the peak number of Kemp's ridley nests worldwide in 2009?

• 702

• 10,000

• 30,000

• 20,000

What is a key strategy in the fight to save the Kemp's ridley?

• Feeding turtles in captivity

• Relocating turtles to colder waters

• Protecting sea turtle nests

• Increasing the size of the turtles