The Survival of the Hawksbill Sea-turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in Madagascar
Hughes GR and Oceanographic Research Institute. 1973. The Survival of the Hawksbill Sea-turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in Madagascar. Biological Conservation. 5(2):114-118
Hawksbill Sea-turtles once occurred in vast numbers around Madagascar but persistent intensive exploitation has led to a drastic reduction in their population. Traditional hunting methods, employing harpoon, net and grapnel, are still in use, though Remora fishing is no longer widely practiced. Although reduced, the current value of Hawksbill products is still substantial, and justifies rigorous enforcement of the adequate existing laws. The present population is such that, with some protection, it should prove possible to restore numbers to a safer level.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Hughes, George; Oceanographic Research Institute
- Units
- SFCN
- Keywords
- animal products, Exploitation, hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Madagascar, Population, Protection