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…
Marine turtle populations around the globe are threatened with extinction, having been heavily over-harvested by mankind throughout their range. In the Indian Ocean marine turtles have provided food at a subsistence level to fishermen and coastal dwellers since time immemorial. Turtles have also been used traditionally for their shell, fat and meat, and their eggs…
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…
Dr. Nicolas Pilcher, Executive Director of MRF, was appointed as an Independent Member of the Expert Panel comprising State and Commonwealth government department, subject matter experts and Chevron Australia representatives to guide the development of the Gorgon Gas Project with respect to the continued protection of endangered sea turtles nesting and foraging within the vicinity…
MRF was contracted by Shell Gabon Limited to provide sea turtle expertise on the proposed Sealine Export Pipeline Replacement Route as part of the Gamba Terminal Rejuvenation Project in Gabon. Specifically, MRF was contracted to provide input prior to commencement of the project on the Actions and Impacts register, and to develop a mitigation plan…
