The international importance of the archipelago of Cape Verde for marine turtles, in particular the loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta

[ES] The shores of Cape Verde hosts one of the most important nesting populations of the loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta in the world, as well as important feeding grounds for hawksbill Eretmochelys imbricata and green turtles Chelonia mydas. In the past few years, a number of scientific studies have demonstrated the relevance of the waters and beaches of this archipelago for the conservation of these endangered marine megavertebrates. This article aims to bring together the most relevant scientific information published on the subject so far. In addition, we will provide an overview of the current situation of sea turtles in Cape Verde, their conservation status and their importance in an international context.

New records of the olive ridley sea turtle Lepidochelys olivacea (Eschscholtz, 1829) from the Cape Verde Islands

[ES] The olive ridley sea turtle Lepidochelys olivacea has been recorded in the Cape Verde Islands, but the most recent published data (1998-2000) are of stranded ndividuals and remains only. This article presents new data on olive ridleys recorded during the years 2001-2011 on Boavista and Sal islands. The presence of his species does not appear to be related to nesting activity. The possible geographical origin of these turtles is discussed. In addition, we propose some studies that could help to reinforce the conservation of sea turtles in West Africa.

First records of Fraser's dolphin Lagenodelphis hosei for the Cape Verde Islands

[ES] On 31 August 2003, at 11:40 local time, c. 5 nm southwest of São Nicolau 16º33.1N, 024º27.7W), Cape Verde Islands, GT and PLS observed c.20 Fraser’s Dolphins Lagenodelphis hosei Fraser, 1956 (Fig.1). The sighting was made under excellent weather conditions (sea state Beaufort 2 with sun) from the 39.6 m diesel engine powered oceanographic research vessel Taliarte during a two week cetacean survey conducted as part of the Hydrocarpo project. The animals were c. 2.5 m in length, with a short beak, robust ody, small dorsal and pectoral fins and showed the characteristic longitudinal striping (cf. efferson et al.1993, Carwardine 1995).

Manual for the monitoring of sea turtles in the Cape Verde Islands

[ES] To actively protect sea turtles on their nesting beaches, it is essential to obtain knowledge about trends in abundance. The way sea turtles live makes it extremely difficult to identify how many individuals there are in a population at any point in time. Due to practical problems, given their entirely marine life with limited visibility and great oceanic dispersal, counting males or juveniles is currently quite difficult and imprecise. Counting females and nests on beaches during the nesting season is the best feasible but still imperfect method, since only an unknown portion of adult females nest every season. It is impossible to know the real number of females in the population by merely counting females and nests in a given year.

Incidental Capture of Loggerhead Turtles (Caretta caretta) on Boa Vista (Cape Verde Islands)

[EN] The sea is one of the major natural resources of the Cape Verde Islands, a small archipelago located 500 kilometers off the coast of Senegal (West Africa). This country consists of ten main islands and several islets, and possesses an Exclusive Economical Zone (EEZ) of about 734 square kilometers and a coastal perimeter of nearly 2000 kilometers. The marine shelf, whose limit is the 200 m isobath, is particularly extensive on the island of Boa Vista (Figure 1). lt is likely that most of the loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) that breed in this archipelago are concentrated on this island (López-Jurado et al., 1999).

Conhecimento dos Enfermeiros do ACES Baixo Mondego sobre Maus Tratos à Criança e Jovem

Antecedentes/Objetivos: Os profissionais dos Cuidados de Saúde Primários, primeira linha de entrada no sistema de saúde, lidam diariamente com situações de risco psicossocial presentes nas famílias. Pela sua proximidade, são também os que melhor conhecem o contexto comunitário onde estas famílias se inserem e os recursos da comunidade determinantes na resposta às diversas situações. O enfermeiro encontra-se numa posição privilegiada de interação com a família e os restantes membros da equipa de saúde, podendo assim detetar precocemente situações de risco e sinais de maus tratos. No entanto, tendo em conta a complexidade inerente aos conceitos de risco e perigo nem sempre as situações de maus tratos são facilmente detetáveis pretendemos com esta investigação. Os objetivos desta investigação são: Diagnosticar que conhecimentos têm os enfermeiros do ACES Baixo Mondego na identificação, sinalização, acompanhamento e encaminhamento da criança e jovem vítima de maus tratos e ainda identificar a utilização de orientações técnicas e do cumprimento da legislação em vigor. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, exploratório e descritivo de diagnóstico, com recurso a um questionário enviado on-line para todos os enfermeiros do ACES Baixo Mondego. Amostra constituída por 99 enfermeiros. Colheita de dados efetuada de fevereiro a maio de 2013. Resultados: No exercício da profissão, 97% dos enfermeiros refere ter contato com famílias com crianças/ jovens, mas os resultados permitem-nos referir que a maioria não tem conhecimentos adequados para identificação, sinalização, acompanhamento e encaminhamento de uma criança e jovem vítima de maus tratos. Apenas 59% refere conhecer a Lei de proteção de crianças e jovens em perigo e 50% Conhece o Guia Prático de Abordagem e Diagnóstico e Intervenção de Maus Tratos em Crianças e Jovens da Direção Geral de Saúde. Através da análise de um conjunto de 34 questões relacionadas com identificação, sinalização, acompanhamento e encaminhamento da criança e jovem vítima de maus tratos, maioria (52%) dos enfermeiros revelou desconhecimento, respondendo erradamente. Conclusões: Os enfermeiros de cuidados de saúde primários tem contato com crianças e jovens no exercício da sua profissão. A maioria desconhece os referencias para uma boa prática. Os conhecimentos avaliados apresentam-se insuficientes, pelo que propomos formação especifica na identificação, sinalização, acompanhamento e encaminhamento da criança e jovem vítima de maus tratos.

3531: Neoadjuvant radiotherapy (RT) combined with capecitabine (Cape) and sorafenib (Sor) in patients (pts) with locally advanced, k-ras-mutated rectal cancer (LARC): A phase I/II trial SAKK 41/08

Background: K-ras mutation is found in up to 40% of LARC. Sor is a multitarget tyrosine kinase inhibitor including raf and VEGFR and has demonstrated radiosensitizing effects. Sor might improve outcome of standard preoperative radio-chemotherapy in patients with k-ras mutated LARC. Methods: Pts with k-ras mutated T3-4 and/or N+, M0 disease by MRI were included. Recommended doses from phase I part consisted of RT 1.8 Gy/day x25 with Cape 825mg/m2bid x 33 in combination with Sor 400mg/d. The primary endpoint for the phase II part was pathological complete response (pCR) prospectively defined as grade 3 (near complete regression) or 4 (complete regression) in the histological grading system according to Dworak (DC). A pCR rate of 8% or lower was considered uninteresting and of 22% or higher was promising. Secondary endpoints included sphincter preservation, R0 resection, downstaging and safety. Results: 54 pts were treated in 18 centers in Switzerland und Hungary, 40 pts were included into the single arm phase II part. Median dose intensity per day was 100.0% for RT, 98.6% for Cape and 100.0% for Sor respectively. pCR rate was 60.0% (95%CI: 43.3%, 75.1%) by central independent pathological review (15.0% DC grade 4; 45.0% DC grade 3). Sphincter preservation was achieved in 89.5%, R0 resection in 94.7% and downstaging in 81.6% of the pts. The most common grade 3 toxicities included diarrhea (15.0%), skin toxicity outside of the RT field (12.5%), pain (7.5%), skin toxicity in RT field, proctitis, fatigue and cardiac ischemia (each 5.0%). Laboratory AEs grade 3/4 were neutropenia (1 pt grade 4; 1 grade 3), creatinine elevation (1 pt grade 3). Conclusions: The combination of Sor to standard RCT with Cape in k-ras mutated LARC tumors is highly active with acceptable toxicity and deserves further investigation.

Mineral chemistry of ultramafic nodeules from lavas of the Fogo Island 2014 Eruption (Cape Verde) : preliminary results

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Preliminary geochemical data of the 2014 erupted lavas and pyroclasts at Fogo Island (Cape Verde Archipelago)

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Patterns of rare earth and other trace elements in Paleogene and Miocene clayey sediments from the Mondego platform (Central Portugal)

In the present study the origin of clay deposits occurring in an inland platform, in central Portugal, was investigated by their mineralogical and chemical composition. The clay deposits, exploited for ceramic industry are composed of silt-clay facies, the Monteira Member and the Arroça Member, which are assigned to the Coja Formation (Paleogene) and the Campelo Formation (Miocene), respectively. These clayey facies show almost compositional homogeneity, especially concerning texture. The mineralogical composition of the Monteira Member displays slightly higher content in smectite and interstratified clay minerals, which is supported by the chemical composition of samples analyzed. Both members present similar REE patterns, displaying an intense weathering record and little variation in the source area composition. Minor element geochemistry suggests low content in heavy minerals and transition metals. REE patterns and ratios of geochemical parameters support the dominant metasedimentary provenance, with a granite source contribution and also mature recycled sediments of continental origin. The study results’ suggest that the clays of these two members have the same source in terms of lithology and recycled sediments from the Hesperian massif. During the deposition of the Arroça Member, a major remobilization of the Monteira Member is suggested, explaining the geochemical similarity of both facies.

A plan of the island of Cape Breton

Scale 1:253,440; 24 statute miles or 4 to 1 in.

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail, Absecon & Cape May regions /

Shows points of interest along southern part of the N.J. Heritage Trail.

Cape May County, New Jersey /

"March 1985."