Capacity-building Resources

Guidance developed by the Advisory Committee and/or, where applicable, endorsed by Signatory States, is available here:

Management of Beaches for Successful Hatchling Production

• Beach Management and Hatchery Practices
• Best Practices for Sea Turtle Hatcheries
• Holding and Headstarting Sea Turtle Hatchlings
• The Vulnerability of Casuarina-backed Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches to Erosion

Identifying Critical Habitat

• Critical Habitat for Sea Turtles in the IOSEA Region

Threat Mitigation

• CMS International Light Pollution Guidelines for Migratory Species
• Species-specific Guidelines for Boat-based Wildlife Watching
• Recreational In-water Interaction with Aquatic Wildlife
• Overview of scientific information available on effects of underwater noise on turtles

Environmental Impact Assessments

• EIA guidelines regarding impacts on sea turtles and their habitats
• CMS Family Guidelines on Environmental Impact Assessments for Marine Noise-generating Activities

Fundraising

• List of IOSEA AC-endorsed research and other priorities to help to leverage funding for scientific research
• Funding Opportunities and Fundraising Resources for Marine Turtle Conservation

More documents will be posted as they become available.