Marine turtles are integral components of marine ecosystems in the Arabian region, and a conservation priority of national and regional conservation programmes, as their populations are globally under threat. Even though Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) are the most abundant sea turtle species in this region, a small number of protected areas exist which encompass different…
TED development in the U.S between 1978-present day 1978 Sea turtle became protected under the U.S Endangered Species Act,. Incidental captures in trawl nets were made illegal, certain areas were closed to shrimping, tow times were reduced and fishing gear was modified to reduce capture rates. 1980 The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) began to…
What is a TED? A Turtles Excluder Device (TED) is a device inserted into shrimp trawl nets to reduce accidental bycatch of turtles. TEDs consist of a frame, usually oval, with vertical bars set at precise spacing that allows shrimp and fish to pass through and collect in the net while turtles and other large…
MRF was contracted by Chemsain (B) Sdn Bhd to provide marine inspection and video expertise for the Environmental Baseline Study for the Rapong Exploration Drilling Campaign at Block A, Offshore Brunei Darussalam commissioned by Shell Deepwater Borneo. Sea floor characteristics and marine organisms inhabiting these areas were assessed by conducting 15-30 minute investigational dives using a…
MRF was contracted by DHI Water & Environment (M) Sdn Bhd to provide marine turtle expertise for the proposed development of the Kuala Linggi International Port and Reclamation at Kuala Linggi, Malacca. The Linggi project is located at the northern shoreline of the State of Malacca near the rivermouth of Sg. Linggi. The reclamation will…
