Report on Watamu Turtle Watch’s sea turtle bycatch release programme

Richard Zanre

2005

This report presents and discusses the research findings of the first 6 years of WTW’s sea turtle bycatch release programme. It also provides background information to the area, issues and project; some programme evaluation; and suggestions on the way forward in dealing with the sea turtle bycatch issue in the local artisanal fishery.

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Contents & Background information

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Research results

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Discussion of results

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Programme evaluation

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Implications of findings and suggestions for reducing sea turtle bycatch related mortality
References & Appendices