Sea Turtle Research and Conservation

Sea Turtle Research and Conservation: Lessons From Working in the Field is a comprehensive

reference of experiences with sea turtle species from global experts. This book looks at the human side

of protecting and studying these unique animals around the world, as well as the challenges involved,

such as cultural differences and conducting research in remote locations.

Led by a renowned expert in sea turtle conservation, this book addresses the largest issues the sea

turtle species are facing currently. Nearly all species of sea turtles are endangered due to illegal hunting,

getting caught in fishing gear, climate change, and more. Chapters in this book range from the use

of cutting-edge technology to learn more about this elusive reptile, to working with communities

with long histories of sea turtle trade and consumption. It provides readers with firsthand accounts

of sea turtle conservation efforts from conservationists based around the world and offers important

suggestions and solutions for ensuring the future of these sea turtle species. Sea Turtle Research

and Conservation: Lessons From Working in the Field is a valuable resource for field biologists, marine

conservationists, and policymakers, especially those connected with marine conservations, wildlife

protection, and sustainable development

• Offers examples of groundbreaking technology to conduct noninvasive sea turtle research
• Written by global experts working in the field to study and protect sea turtle species
• Includes human-to-human case studies and advice for collaborating with cultures and communities to save these endangered animals

Field biologists, conservationists, marine biologists, herpetologists

Working With Local Communities

1. Sustainable Use of Sea Turtles Benefiting The Local Community in Rekawa Sanctuary, Sri Lanka

2. San Pancho Turtle Team

Sea Turtle Field Research

3. Lessons From Three decades of Hawksbill Metal Tagging From Campeche, Mexico

4. Sea Turtle Population Health Assessments

5. Applications of Photo Identification in Sea Turtle Studies

6. Drones for Turtles

7. The Challenges of Maintaining A Hatchery in Rural Costa Rica

Plastic & Sea Turtles

8. Green Phenix: Turning Waste Into Profit In Curacao

9. Plastics vs. Turtles: An overview of the Uruguayan Case

Tourism and Sea Turtles

10. Working with the Tourism Industry to Support Conservation

11. The Evolution of the Spotters Program at Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

12. Working With Communities to Manage Nesting Beach

The Trade In Sea Turtle Products

13. Illegal Take, Trade and Use of Sea Turtles in the South-West Indian Ocean

14. Busting Bekko: The Nexus Between Local and International Advocacy to End Japan’s Import of Tortoiseshell

15. Stopping illegal hawksbill trafficking in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

16. SeaTurtle Bycatch: A Global Challenge That Requires Adaptive Solutions For The 21st Century

Climate Change & Sea Turtles

17. Studying How Rapid Changes in Water Temperature Impact Sea Turtles

18. Understanding the Impacts that Projected Increases Will Have On Sea Turtle Reproductive Output

19. Natural History 2.0: The Power of Direct Experience in Understanding, Connecting with, and Conserving Nature in the Modern Age

Resources & Bibliography

20. Fundraising For Sea Turtle Conversation