Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
DOE/MMR/SPREP/WWF
Publication Year:
2010
Publication Place
Suva, Fiji
Physical Description:
1 Page
Call Number
[EL]
Collection
Language
English
Record ID:
37696
Legacy PEIN ID:
77706
General Notes
Poster also available online
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Turtles - Conservation - Oceania
Turtles - Protection - Oceania
Protected areas
Protected areas - Oceania
Protected areas - Management
Reserves
Reserves - Oceania - Pacific
Reserves - Fiji
Turtle conservation
Fiji
Abstract
The conservation of marine turtles in Fiji is a sensitive issue as the species is considered a 'cultural icon' - one which is usually presented to add prestige to traditional ceremonies. Once a resource reserved for those of noble rank, and to be caught only by traditional fishermen, the advent of modern fishing technology, inter alia, has hastened the decline of this species in local waters. Fiji continues to be committed to the conservation of these animals, through acts such as the 10 year Moratorium (2009 - 2018) that protects turtles nationally and being a signatory to international conventions such as the CBD.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
DOE/MMR/SPREP/WWF
Publication Year:
2010
Publication Place
Suva, Fiji
Physical Description:
1 Page
Call Number
[EL]
Collection
Language
English
Record ID:
37696
Legacy PEIN ID:
77706
General Notes
Poster also available online
Record Created: 10-Jan-2011
Record Modified: 23-Feb-2021