Marine turtle population and conservation in the Southeast Asia Region
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Abstract
The objective of this paper is to provide a brief review of biology and population status of sea turtles in the Southeast Asia Region. The report was compiled after a reassessment of the scientific literature on this region, including government documents and materials assembled by various organizations. Six major topics are reviewed: 1) biology; 2) population and distribution; 3) existing laws on sea turtles conservations: 4) conservation efforts /activities; 5) research activities; 6) regional collaborations.
Suggested Citation
Wagiman, S. B. (1999). Marine turtle population and conservation in the Southeast Asia Region. In Report of the SEAFDEC-ASEAN Regional Workshop on Sea Turtle Conservation on Management (pp. 46-59). Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia: Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
