<p>LEARNING MORE THROUGH
RESEARCH
The goal is to find out more about dia-
mondback terrapin ecology, life history and
conservation methods. Education is an inte-
gral part of the program. Teachers, stu-
dents and volunteers participate in working
with us in meeting these goals. Project ter-
rapin includes the following research objec-
tives in conjunction with scientists at
Drexel University, PA:
Mark and recapture of terrapins.
Study nesting terrapins and their habi-
tats.
Measure nest conditions like tempera-
ture, moisture and soil type.
Educate others about the biology, life
history and conservation of terrapins.
Promote the conservation of terrapins
using current scientific
information
through research.
Support
the Diamondback Terrapin
Working Group (DTWG).
Project
Terrapin
Help Us to Learn More About
Northern Diamondback
Terrapins at Barnegat Bay
Help support Project Terrapin by becoming a
member of our terrapin team.
The Marine Academy of Technology and
Environmental Science (MATES) of the Ocean
County Vocational Technical School District
is working along with scientists at Drexel
University, PA & other supporters.
You can get involved by doing one or more of
the following...
Providing volunteer research time on
the project in the field
Assisting with obtaining donations of
materials and supplies
Helping to conduct surveys and
education
Check out our website at
projectterrapin.org
Projectterrapin/facebook
You could directly contact us via e-mail at
ProjectTerrapin@gmail.com
The following are supporters of terrapin re-
search, education and conservation at
Barnegat Bay, New Jersey:
Project Terrapin is a research
and education initiative of the
Marine Academy of Technology
and Environmental Science
(MATES), New Jersey focusing on
diamondback
terrapins at
Barnegat Bay, New Jersey.
Drawing by Laura Barry, class of ‘08 of the Marine
Academy of Tech