LAC Marine Turtle Programme News
19 Dec 2008
Ana’s journey opens mystery of ‘oceanic superhighway’
The remarkable journey of a green turtle from Indonesia into Australian waters is helping conservationists to track the migratory route of this species to the Kimberley-Pilbara coast - one of the few relatively pristine coastal areas left on Earth.
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11 Sep 2008
Marine turtles in Kenya fitted with satnav systems
Five marine turtles - four green and one hawksbill - in Kenya’s Kiunga Marine National Reserve have been tagged with satellite tracking devices in an attempt to learn more about their ecology.
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26 Aug 2008
Fishing Technology That’s Letting Turtles Off the Hook
Santiago de Cali, Colombia - Alternative fishing technology has been shown to save turtles while not affecting fish catches, according to a report released by WWF and the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC).
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26 Jun 2008
Flags of convenience fly in face of fisheries protection
Maritime security and the future of fisheries are coming under increasing threat from vessels flying flags of convenience. Real and Present Danger: Flag State Failure and Maritime Security and Safety, a joint WWF and International Transport Workers’ Federation study, found ships under flags of convenience were also involved in piracy, people trafficking and arms smuggling. » Read more
22 Apr 2008
New website on reducing marine turtle bycatch in the Eastern Pacific
The WWF Eastern Pacific Marine Turtle Bycatch Programme website has been launched to share information on WWF's Latin America and Caribbean Sustainable Fisheries Program is working witg fishers and other stakeholders to transform longline fisheries toward sustainability. » Read more
17 Apr 2008
Turtles to be climate change canaries
Just as canaries help miners monitor underground gases, marine turtles are emerging as excellent indicators of the effects of climate change. » Read more
12 Feb 2008
New guide to reducing bycatch goes online
As a service to the long-term sustainability of both fish stocks and fishing communities, WWF has established an online resource providing up-to-date information on bycatch (the capture of non-target creatures in fishing gear) and how to reduce it.
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10 Sep 2007
Sea turtles threatened by rising seas
Sea turtles lay their eggs into the beach sand. Many return to the exact beaches that they were hatched to lay the eggs for the next generation of turtles. But sea level rise due to climate change threatens beach habitat. A new study predicts that turtle reproduction will be hard hit. » Read more
17 Nov 2006
Locals lead year of sea turtle campaign
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG) – Environment and Conservation Deputy Secretary Dr Gae Gowae launched the year of the sea turtle campaign in Lae, Morobe Province this week during a colorful traditional singsing demonstrating the cultural link between turtles and the local people. » Read more
20 Mar 2006
Protecting endangered species helps reduce poverty
Saving pandas, gorillas, sea turtles or tigers is not just about stopping an endangered species from going extinct, but also about reducing poverty and improving the lives of local communities, according to a new WWF report. » Read more
