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Guidelines to reduce sea turtle mortality in fishing operations /

Sea turtles are affected by a range of different factors, some natural and others caused by human activities, including fishing operation. As a result, all sea turtles species whose conservation status has been assessed are considered to be threatened or endangered. These guidelines provide assistan...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gilman, Eric
Corporate Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Other Authors: Bianchi, G. (Gabriella), Attwood, Claire
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2009.
Subjects:
Sea turtles > Effect of fishing on.
Sea turtles > Conservation.
Sea turtles > Mortality.
Bycatches (Fisheries) > Prevention.
Fishery management.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Guidelines for marine capture fisheries to reduce sea turtle interactions and mortality
  • Research, monitoring and information exchange
  • Incentives for industry participation
  • Legal and policy frameworks
  • Technical and institutional capacity building, outreach and education
  • Financial support for implementation of guidelines in developing countries
  • Socio-economic and cultural considerations
  • Reporting.