Status of sea turtle conservation in Fiji: an assessment of the International, Regional and Nation focus

Abstract

Sea turtles will become extinct unless appropriate action is taken to reverse the decline. This study assesses the existing framework and mechanisms for sea turtle conservation at the international, regional and national levels. The study is a combination of literature and legislative review, a case study of a traditional sea turtle fishing community, and interviews with key contacts. Local perspective 011 sea turtle conservation 111 regard to culture, traditional knowledge, and socio-economic considerations is addressed to provide insight into the stams of turtle conservation 111 the country.