MEBIN- Title
- RS T 20 :Sea turtle hatcheries in Sri Lanka: Their activities and potential c...
- Abstract
Hatcheries can be used as an ex situ conservation tool, however their contribution to the effective management of sea turtles is highly debated. A questionnaire survey was used to assess the activities of the seven hatcheries currently in operation in Sri Lanka. All the hatcheries were operated by private owners, and the primary motive was profit from ecotourism. During the 1990’s, hatcheries only operated during the tourist season, but recently remained open throughout the year. It was a ...
- Publication Date
- Oct. 19, 2017, 1:58 a.m.
- Keywords
- Dermochelys coriacea , Eretmochelys imbricata , Lepidochelis olivacea , Endangered Threatened or Protected (ETP) species , Caretta caretta , Chelonia mydas
- Category
- Coastal and Marine Sensitive Habitats
- flora and/or fauna in natural environment. Examples: wildlife, vegetation, biological sciences, ecology, wilderness, sealife, wetlands, habitat
- Regions
- JS 1 , JS 2 , M 7
- Owner
- prds1
- Language
- English
- Supplemental Information
Rajakaruna, R.S. Ekanayake, E.M.L. Kapurusinghe, T. Ranawana, R.K. Sea turtle hatcheries in Sri Lanka: Their activities and potential contribution to sea ...
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