Sea turtle headstarting and hatchery programs

Document Type

Contribution to Book

Journal/Book Title

Principles of Conservation Biology

Publisher

Sinauer Associates

Publication Date

1-1-1994

First Page

374

Last Page

380

Abstract

Recent declines in sea turtle populations are largely date to coastal development, which destroys nest sites, and adult mortality in fishing and shrimping nets. Recovery of sea turtles requires protection of juveniles through captive-release programs as well as preservation of beach habitat by limiting development. It also requires protecting adults at sea by decreasing mortality from fishing and shrimping.

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