The status of sea turtles in Western Samoa
Zann LP. 1991. The status of sea turtles in Western Samoa. FAO/UNDP SAM/89/002 Field Report no. 9. Food and Agriculture Origination of the United Nations. Apia, Western Samoa
Project description for headstarting of turtle hatchlings in Western Samoa; two species present (green and hawksbill); tells where they nest; populations in decline because of human exploitation; program stopped because considered too expensive; project was under represented in terms of growth, mortality, etc so project unsustainable; since close of project no studies, but turtles still being sold at markets; no details from tagging studies.