South Pacific Islands – Marine turtle resources

Hendrickson, J.R.

South Pacific Islands – Marine turtle resources

A report prepared for the South Pacific Islands Fisheries Development Agency

Year of publication 1972

Pages 15

Author Hendrickson, J.R.

Publisher FAO ;

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Synopsis (short abstract) This report, covering work done in the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and in Papua-New Guinea, is based upon interviews with Government and fishery Officials, marine turtle fishermen and farmers, and local inhabitants in a position to contribute useful information and opinions. It also covers personal visits by the author to turtle nesting beaches and feeding areas, market places and turtle farms. It follows Informal report FI/SF/SOP/REG 102/2 by Harold Hirth.

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