The unique islands of São Tomé and Príncipe harbor five of the seven existent sea turtle
species, and offer optimal conditions for these threatened species both on the beaches and …

This paper provides the first overview of sea turtles in Guinea-Bissau, presents data on their
ecology, and analyzes threats and conservation initiatives. The green turtle (Chelonia …

In West Africa, the Gulf of Guinea islands are important nesting places for four sea turtle
species. The Green turtle (Chelonia mydas), the Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), the …

Sea turtles are flagship species for the world's oceans. They traverse international
boundaries during their migrations, serve as vehicles for marine nutrients to terrestrial …

Projeto TAMAR-IBAMA, jointly administered by the Government of Brazil and the non-
governmental organization Fundação Pró-TAMAR, has established 18 conservation stations …

Five species of sea turtle are known to nest on the north and east coast beaches of Trinidad,
West Indies. In descending order of abundance: the leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) …

Modern surveys of the Atlantic coast of Africa for sea turtles began as early as 1957 by Carr
(1957), Carr & Hirth (1962) and Brongersma (1995). Research and conservation efforts over …

TECHNICAL REPORT (JULY 2005 – MARCH 2006) Sea Turtle Conservation and Research on
the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Page 1 TECHNICAL REPORT (JULY 2005 – MARCH 2006) …

Chilean marine habitats have supported sea turtle species since prehistorical times.
Although information exists regarding their contemporary distribution and ecological role in …

Populations of sea turtles have been drastically reduced since interactions between humans
and sea turtles began. Although Caribbean sea turtle populations generally have been …