Investigating sea turtle bycatch in southern Cambodia

Jones, Amy, Thap, Rachana, Ry, Samnang, Kong, Vichith, Nget, Veasna, Freneat, Tanguy and Notman, Gill ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7531-2709 (2024) Investigating sea turtle bycatch in southern Cambodia. Chelonian Conservation and Biology, 23 (1). pp. 30-34.

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Abstract

Preliminary bycatch reports from Kep and Kampot, Cambodia, confirm the presence of green turtles (Chelonia mydas) and highlight bycatch as a result of illegal, unregulated, and unreported bottom trawling as the most pertinent, perennial threat. Recommendations for conservation action emphasize the importance of a community-based approach, engagement, and education alongside continued extensive research, improved enforcement of current fisheries legislation, potential modification of fishing gear, and the development of Cambodian-led conservation initiatives to promote authentic environmental custodianship.

Item Type:	Article
Journal / Publication Title:	Chelonian Conservation and Biology
Publisher:	Chelonian Research Foundation and Turtle Conservancy / KnowledgeWorks Global, Ltd.
ISSN:	1943-3956
Related URL(s):	Organisation
Departments:	Institute of Science and Environment > Forestry and Conservation
Additional Information:	Dr Gill Notman, PhD, Senior lecturer in Conservation Science, Institute of Science and Environment, University of Cumbria, UK.
Depositing User:	Insight Administrator
SWORD Depositor:	Insight Administrator
Date Deposited:	15 Jul 2024 10:36
Last Modified:	24 Jul 2024 13:45
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/7802

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