Sea turtles, their management, and policy in the Republic of Palau : an assessment in the stakeholder participation

Abstract

This report is the product of a consultative process that was initiated to share and discuss issues of sea turtle management in the Republic of Palau. The apparent decline of sea turtle populations in Palau has been a concern for many years. Several reviews conducted over the past decade make recommendations to improve Palau's turtle management regimes and to promote the recovery of locally existing turtle species. Recent consultations with various stakeholder groups were designed to explore these management issues and begin a process of information-sharing regarding the status of sea turtle populations in Palau. These results are hereby made available for the consideration of Palau's general public and decision makers.