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- English
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About this book
Sea Turtles: Field Research and Conservation 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 issue facing sea turtle species currently; nearly all species of sea turtles are endangered due to poaching, fishing snares, 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 Turtles: Field Research and Conservation is the ideal resource for field biologist and marine conservationists, specifically those working in marine herpetology and with sea turtle species. Policymakers concerned with marine conservation, wildlife protection, and sustainable development, will also find this a useful reference for efforts and directions to enact change and save sea turtles from extinction.
- 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
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Front Matter
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- List of Illustrations
- List of Tables
- 1 : Sustainable Use of Sea Turtles Benefiting the Local Community in Rekawa Sanctuary, Sri Lanka
- 2 : Twenty-eight Years of Buggy Adventures on a Mexican Turtle Beach
- 3 : Lessons From Three Decades of Hawksbill Metal Tagging From Campeche, Mexico
- 4 : Sea Turtle Health Assessments: Maximizing Turtle Encounters to Better Understand Health
- 5 : Applications of Photo Identification in Sea Turtle Studies
- 6 : Drones for Turtles
- 7 : The Challenges of Maintaining a Hatchery in Rural Costa Rica
- 8 : Sea Turtle Conservation Curacao and Green Phenix
- 9 : Plastics Versus Turtles: An Overview of the Uruguayan Case
- 10 : Sea Turtle Ecotourism
- 11 : Case Study: The Evolution of Tourism and Sea Turtle Conservation at Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
- 12 : Lessons in Community Involvement in Sea Turtle Tourism
- 13 : Working With Small-scale Fishers in the Southwest Indian Ocean to Understand Illegal Take, Trade, and Use of Sea Turtles
- 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 : Addressing Sea Turtle Bycatch in Developing Countries: A Global Challenge That Requires Adaptive Solutions for the 21st Century
- 17 : Thermal Effluent and Impacts on Thermoregulation of Aquatic Reptiles: Response to Rapid Changes in Water Temperature
- 18 : Studying the Thermal Profile of Nesting Grounds to Infer Potential Impacts From Climate Change on Sea Turtles
- 19 : Natural History 2.0: The Power of Direct Experience in Understanding, Connecting With, and Conserving Nature in the Tech Age
- 20 : Fundraising for Sea Turtle Conservation
- Index
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