Decline of the Sea Turtles: Causes and Prevention

National Research Council

doi:10.17226/1536

Decline of the Sea Turtles: Causes and Prevention (1990)

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Decline of the Sea Turtles

Causes and Prevention (1990)

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Contributors

National Research Council; Division on Earth and Life Studies; Commission on Life Sciences; Committee on Sea Turtle Conservation

Description

This book explores in detail threats to the world's sea turtle population to provide sound, scientific conclusions on which dangers are greatest and how they can be addressed most effectively. Offering a fascinating and informative overview of five sea turtle species, the volume discusses sea turtles' feeding habits, preferred nesting areas, and migration routes; examines their status in U.S. waters; and cites examples of conservation measures under way and under consideration.

Topics

Environment and Environmental Studies — Waste Disposal and Clean Up

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National Research Council. 1990. Decline of the Sea Turtles: Causes and Prevention. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/1536.

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Publication Info

280 pages | 6 x 9
Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-309-04247-5
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/1536

Contents

Table of Contents	skim chapter
Front Matter	i-xv
Executive Summary	1-15
1. Introduction	16-20
2. Biology	21-41
3. Population Trends	42-50
4. Distribution of Sea Turtles in U.S. Waters	51-60
5. Natural Mortality and Critical Life Stages	61-73
6. Sea Turtle Mortality Associated with Human Activities	74-117
7. Conservation Measures	118-143
8. Conclusions and Recommendations	144-153
References	154-172
Appendixes	173-174
A: Endangered Species Act Amendments of 1988	175-178
B: Interim Report, Committee on Sea Turtle Conservation	179-192
C: Illustrations of Turtle Excluder Devices	193-198
D: Aerial Survey Data of Sea Turtles in Fishing Zones	199-201
E: Sea Turtle Stranding Data	202-214
F: Shrimp Fishing Effort	215-217
G: Annotated and Chronological List of Educational Efforts on TEDS for Fishermen by National Marine Fisheries Service	218-223
H: Annotated and Chronological List of Educational Efforts on TEDs for Fishermen by Sea Grant	224-237
I: Newsletters and Notices Pertaining to TEDs	238-248
J: Biographies of Committee Members	249-252
Index	253-260

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