As an initial step, a workshop on the physical monitoring of nesting beaches was convened in conjunction with the 20th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation. Much of the program was designed to document expert opinion on topics related to the workshop goal. However, time was given throughout the evening for statements from symposium attendees whom were also present. Parameters which survey participants considered important in the monitoring of th effects of beach nourishment. Thirteen participants took part but varied in the way they completed the form.
Data are therefore only approximations of the panel's opinion.
A survey form was provided to each invited participant as a means of facilitating the successful completion of each workshop task. In concept, the participants were to complete the appropriate survey section after finishing round-table discussions related to each task. The workshop summary would then consist of a review of the survey data. Unfortunately, time did not permit the participants to address all of the program tasks. In fact, only Task 1 was discussed in detail and even this aspect of the program had to be rushed in order to complete all components.