Browsing Report of the SEAFDEC-ASEAN Regional Workshop on Sea Turtle Conservation and Management by Subject "Nesting"
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The management and conservation of marine turtles in Brunei Darussalam: Country report
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1999)Out of the seven turtle species found in the world, only three species land to nest in Brunei Darussalam's beaches. These are the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and the olive ... -
Marine turtle management, conservation and protection programme in Malaysia
(Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1999)Malaysia has since long been involved in turtle management, conservation and protection. Turtle survival in Malaysia is being threatened by among others, commercial exploitation, habitat destruction, fisheries interaction ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...