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Report on sea turtles statistic in Cambodia
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)The paper includes updated data and information regarding the status of the sea turtles in Cambodia in two particular locations in Kompong Som Bay. -
Research, conservation and educational activities of the Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU), Universiti Putra Malaysia Terengganu
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1999)The Sea Turtle Research Unit of University Putra Malaysia Terengganu (UPMT) was established in 1984, when research on sea turtles was first initiated in the University. Among the various research activities that have been ... -
Research, conservation and management of marine turtles in the Philippines
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1999)The Philippines has accorded special importance of undertaking research programmes and conservation efforts in the management of turtles in the country. The paper describes the population and distribution of the various ... -
Research, conservation and management of marine turtles in Vietnam
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1999)In Vietnam, the turtle is considered as one of four cult animals, since it is believed to be a symbol for longevity. Five species of turtles: green turtle (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), loggerhead ... -
Review on the progress of regional sea turtles tagging program and population statistics
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)A review on the progress of regional sea turtle tagging program and population statistics is given. In December 1996, the Marine Fishery Development and Management Department (MFRDMD) had disseminated the format of regional ... -
Sarawak, Malaysia: Report on the sea turtle population statistic
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)The conservation and management of sea turtles in Sarawak, Malaysia is discussed. The document reports on sea turtle statistics and covers the following topics: nesting sites, species occurrence, number of nests, number ... -
Sea turtle conservation and management in Japan
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1999)For conservation purposes, the Japanese government is directly regulating the taking of sea turtles, their international trade, domestic trade and possession of both animals and products; preventing eggs and hatchlings ... -
Sea turtle conservation and protection activities in Myanmar
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1999)Four species of turtles were found in the past along the Mynamar Coast, which has many beach areas for the turtles to lay their eggs: green turtle (Chelonia mydas), loggerhead (Caretta caretta), hawksbill (Eretmochelys ... -
Sea Turtle Information Kit
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Sea turtle species of the Southeast Asian countries
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2004)Six of seven species of living sea turtles in the world were confirmed to nest or inhabit the Southeast Asian waters. These are leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), green turtle (Chelonia mydas), olive ridley (Lepidochelys ... -
Standard Operating Procedure for Sampling Tissue of Sea Turtles in the Southeast Asian Region
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Status of sea turtle conservation and research in Thailand
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1999)Conservation attempts are being made for the four remaining species of sea turtles in Thai waters, which are the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), the olive ridley turtle ... -
Status on marine turtle study and conservation in Vietnam sea water
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)The conservation and management of sea turtles Vietnam is presented. The document reports on sea turtle statistics with details on species distribution, species composition, nesting season and breeding grounds. -
Summary report of sea turtle population statistics in east coast of Peninsular Malaysia for the years 1998-2000
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)Sea turtle population statistics are provided for the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia for the years 1998-2000. Four species are recognized to land and nest: Dermochelys coriacea, Chelonia mydas, Eretmochelys imbricata ... -
Summary report of sea turtle population statistics in west coast of Peninsular Malaysia for the years 1998-2000
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)Sea turtle population statistics are provided for the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia for the years 1998-2000. Two species are recognized to land and nest: Chelonia mydas and Eretmochelys imbricata. Data regarding major ... -
Tagging programme and population statistics on sea turtles in Indonesia
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)The tagging program and population statistics on sea turtle in Indonesia is briefly presented. The tagging activity in Indonesia has been executed since 1984. Tagging information with data on landing date, tag position, ... -
Thailand
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2004)Thailand is located in the middle of the Indochinese Peninsula, between latitudes 5°27' and 20°27’N and longitudes 97°22' and 105°37’E. The Kingdom’s total area is 513,115 square kilometers, of which some 84 percent falls ... -
Turtle Islands Integrated Conservation and Development Project (ICDP): A collaborative government and NGO approach for management
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1999)The Philippines Turtle Island is a significant green turtle rookery in the Asia. Unlike the Sabah Turtle Islands that is protected entirely by law, Baguan is the only island declared as a marine turtle sanctuary. In 1996, ... -
Turtle Islands Park, Sabah, Malaysia: Population statistics of sea turtles
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)The Turtle Island Park, located some 40 Km North of Sanadakan in the Sulu Sea, is the most important turtle rookery in Sabah. Two species of sea turtles, the green (Chelonia mydas) and the hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys ...
