Managing sea turtles in Southeast Asia: Hatcheries and tagging activities

Abstract

This article aims to highlight the status of sea turtles hatcheries and tagging activities in eight ASEAN-SEAFDEC member countries, namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The paper attempts to illustrate various regional initiatives to enhance turtle populations and resources, reflecting the long-term commitment of all ASEAN Member Countries.