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Evaluating wildlife population trends is necessary for the development of effective management strategies, which are particularly relevant for highly threatened species. Hawksbill marine turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) are considered endangered globally
Alexander R. Gaos +15 more
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The Origin, Evolution, and Demise of the U.S. Sea Turtle Fisheries [PDF]
Fishing was America's first industry, and turtling played an important role in the nation's developing fisheries. However, before the European settlers arrived in the New World, Native Americans had already developed spiritual and gastronomic ...
Witzell , W. N.
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Abstract Many sea turtle populations face severe declines in the Asia‐Pacific region and, although threats are widely recognised, drivers are practically unknown, especially in Indonesia. We surveyed 140 respondents at three sites in Sumatra, Indonesia (Padang, Mentawai, Nias) to identify how sociodemographic and cultural characteristics across these ...
Adela Hemelikova +8 more
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Illegal Wildlife Trade in a Tourism and Biodiversity Hotspot
ABSTRACT There are clear connections between tourism, development, and sustainable use—particularly in biodiversity hotspots, where tourists may unknowingly purchase souvenirs made from protected wildlife. This issue is explicitly recognized in the Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG15, Life on Land, and SDG16, Peace, Justice, and Strong ...
Jessica Chavez +11 more
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On the landing of an olive ridley turtle at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu and updated record of incidental catches of sea turtles in India [PDF]
Five species of the sea turtles, Lepidochelys olivacea (Olive ridley turtle), Chelonia mydas (Green turtle) Eretemochelys tmbricata (Hawksbill turtle), Caretta caretta (Loggerhead turtle) and Dermochelys coriacea (Leatherback turtle) are foimd along ...
Pillai, S Krishna
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Acoustic telemetry and network analysis reveal the space use of multiple reef predators and enhance marine protected area design [PDF]
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are commonly employed to protect ecosystems from threats like overfishing. Ideally, MPA design should incorporate movement data from multiple target species to ensure sufficient habitat is protected.
Clarke, CR +4 more
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Helminths of hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) from the Pacific coast of Costa Rica
Parasitological examination of a stranded hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) from Pacific coast of Costa Rica revealed the presence of a rich digenean fauna including Carettacola stunkardi (Spirorchiidae), Enodiotrema reductum (Plagiorchiidae ...
Santoro M. +4 more
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Epibionts are organisms that utilize the exterior of other organisms as a living substratum. Many affiliate opportunistically with hosts of different species, but others specialize on particular hosts as obligate associates.
Liberty L. Boyd +3 more
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Habitat Characteristics Nesting Environment of Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricata) in the East Yu Island of Thousand Islands National Park [PDF]
This research was conducted in February until March 2016 at East YuIsland, located in the Thousand Islands National Park. The purpose of this studywas to investigate the characteristics of nesting habitat of hawksbill turtle(Eretmochelys imbricata).
Nasution, S. (Syafruddin) +2 more
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Moon Phases Influence Posthatch Resting Behavior in Loggerhead Sea Turtle Hatchlings
ABSTRACT Sea turtles face numerous threats during their lifetimes, particularly at nesting sites, where egg development and hatchling emergence are critical periods for conservation. This study investigates the influence of moon phases on loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) hatchling behavior, specifically examining the patterns of emergence and ...
Avery I. Clabough +2 more
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