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Barnett, L. K., Emms, C., Jallow, A., Cham, A. M., & Mortimer, J. A. (2004). The distribution and conservation status of marine turtles in the gambia, west africa: a first assessment. Oryx, 28, 203–208.
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| Resource type: Journal Article DOI: 10.1017/S0030605304000353 BibTeX citation key: Barnett2004a View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Caretta, Caretta caretta, Chelonia, Chelonia mydas, Cheloniidae, Dermochelyidae, Dermochelys, Dermochelys coriacea, Eretmochelys, Eretmochelys imbricata, Fortpflanzung = reproduction, Lepidochelys, Lepidochelys olivacea, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Westafrika = Western Africa Creators: Barnett, Cham, Emms, Jallow, Mortimer Collection: Oryx |
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This paper reports the first systematic survey of the marine turtles of the 80 km of Gambian coastline, and brings together new data and all past records and reports of marine turtles in The Gambia. Green turtles Chelonia mydas are the most abundant turtles and this is the only species so far observed nesting in The Gambia, with peak nesting between August and October. Although 75% (60 km) of The Gambian coastline appears to be suitable for turtle nesting, most nesting activity is confined to the southern coastline. Offshore foraging habitat is apparently extensive. Strandings of green turtles, olive ridley turtles Lepidochelys olivacea, leatherback turtles Dermochelys coriacea and hawksbill turtles Eretmochelys imbricata have been recorded, but we were unable to find evidence for loggerhead turtles Caretta caretta. Threats are mainly of human origin, and include illegal harvesting of eggs, juveniles and adults, as well as mortality as fisheries bycatch, including trawling. One stranded green turtle apparently had fibropapilloma disease. The major threat to nesting habitats is erosion and unregulated development of the coast for tourism. Marine turtles are fully protected under Gambian law. Other national efforts to conserve turtles in The Gambia are described and assessed. Key Words: Africa; conservation status; nesting; marine turtles; The Gambia; threats. Added by: Sarina Wunderlich |
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