Publications
Assessment of the Conservation Status of the Hawksbill Turtle in the Western Pacific Ocean Region - Technical Series No. 45
This document presents a synopsis of the current state of knowledge for hawksbill turtles in the western Pacific Ocean region, including biological and ecological knowledge of nesting and foraging
Assessment of the Conservation Status of the Hawksbill Turtle in the Indian Ocean and South-East Asia Region
IOSEA Species Assessment: Volume 3
First Report of Metallic Elements in Loggerhead and Leatherback Turtle Eggs from the Indian Ocean
Bio-monitoring of pollutants in long-lived animals such as sea turtles is an important tool in ecotoxicology.
Artificial Light on Water Attracts turtle Hatchlings During Their Near Shore Transit
We examined the effect of artificial light on the near shore trajectories of turtle hatchlings dispersing from natal beaches.
Evaluating the Threat of IUU Fishing to Sea Turtles in the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia using Expert Elicitation
Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a pervasive issue that affects economic, social, regulatory and environmental systems in all ocean basins.
Public Awareness Program and Development of Education Toolkit for Green Sea Turtle Conservation in Sarawak, Malaysia
Nobody knows exactly what happened during "the lost years" of the turtles in the wild, thus a green turtle headstarting project was carried out at Pantai Pandan, Lundu, Sarawak, Malaysia from June
Marine Megafauna Interactions with Small-scale Fisheries in the Southwestern Indian Ocean: a Review of Status and Challenges for Research and Management
In developing regions, coastal communities are particularly dependent on small-scale fisheries for food security and income.
Citizen Science Surveys Elucidate Key Foraging and Nesting Habitat for two Endangered Marine Turtle Species within the Republic of Maldives
We used a citizen science-based data collection protocol to investigate foraging and nesting marine turtle populations in the Republic of Maldives.
Using Photographic Identification To Monitor Sea Turtle Populations At Perhentian Islands Marine Park In Malaysia
Perhentian Islands Marine Park is home to foraging and nesting Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas) and Hawksbill Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) but little information is available other than nesting t
Identification of Important Marine Areas using Ecologically or Biologically Significant Areas (EBSAs) Criteria in the East to Southeast Asia Region and Comparison with Existing Registered Areas for the Purpose of Conservation
The biodiversity of East to Southeast (E–SE) Asian waters is rapidly declining because of anthropogenic effects ranging from local environmental pressures to global warming.
Growth Rates of Adult Sea Turtles
Indeterminate growth, i.e. growth that persists throughout life, is common in long-lived reptiles.
A Piece of a Puzzle of Haplotypes for the Indian Ocean Hawksbill Turtle
The Indian Ocean basin has much to reveal in what concerns marine turtles. Its regional management units (RMUs) are still lacking molecular data to define conservation strategies and priorities.