Conservation and Management (1999: Kuala Terengganu) Report of the SEAFDEC - ASEAN Regional Workshop on Sea Turtle Conservation and Management / SEAFDEC Marine Fisheries Resource Development and Management Division. This fact is confirmed by the convening of the SEAFDEC-ASEAN Regional Workshop on Sea Turtle Conservation and Management. Research, Conservation and Education Activities of the Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU), Universiti Putra Malaysia Terengganu”.
The article stated that the signing of the MoU on the Conservation and Protection of Sea Turtles by the ASEAN Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry in September 1997 indirectly provided the platform for the formation of a regional sea turtle research network. SAMTCN is expected to have a large following and members of the network can expect some distinctive benefits for their participation. NGO Involvement in Sea Turtle Conservation and Management in the ASEAN Region”. The workshop focused on the contents of the MoU on the Conservation and Protection of Sea Turtles in ASEAN, which in effect required all Member States to appoint a Country Coordinator through whom all information could be communicated.
Establishing network links between experts in turtle research, conservation and management of sea turtles.
SECOND SESSION: FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM PROPOSAL FOR REGIONAL SEA TURTLE RESEARCH, CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
As the first step in the establishment of the network, member countries of ASEAN and SEAFDEC would submit bibliographies of research activities carried out at national level to Malaysia/SEAFDEC MFRDMD for compilation and distribution. It was realized that a lot of research has been done in the member countries and it was agreed that each member country looks back on the work done to come up with an inventory of all projects completed in the field of turtle conservation and management. Project proposal 1: Distribution of sea turtles in the region of Southeast Asia and adjacent countries (proponents - ASEAN countries and other peripheral countries).
There are six species of sea turtles that occur in the Southeast Asian Region, namely the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill (Eretmochelys olivacea), olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), turtle (Caretta careta), leatherback (Derm ochelys coracea) ) flat (N atator depressus). The US shrimp embargo has clearly established this as a high priority issue in the ASEAN-SEAFDEC forum. There is a need to identify the important food bases of sea turtles so that efforts in implementing TEDs can be more directed.
However, there must be ground support from the ASEAN neighbors to explore the endpoints in the satellite tracking program.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSING CEREMONY
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LIST OF DELEGATES
HASHIM BIN AHMAD Kementerian Perikanan, Kementerian Pertanian Tingkat 8 & 9, Wisma Tani, Jalan Sultan Salahuddin 50628 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Unit Penelitian Penyu (SEATRU) Fakultas Sains dan Teknologi Terapan Universiti Putra Malaysia Terengganu.
SEAFDEC-ASEAN REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
BHG. DATO’ MOHD MAZLAN JUSOH Director General of Fisheries Malaysia
SEAFDEC-ASEAN REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. ASEAN has long given great concern to the conservation and management of sea turtles, both from the point of view of biodiversity of environmental and marine resources. The Memorandum of Understanding defined the objectives and cooperation mechanism for the conservation, protection and management of sea turtles in the region.
However, successful implementation of the MoU requires ASEAN to have consolidated information and data on research, conservation and management programs on sea turtles that are ongoing and will be implemented by individual ASEAN member states. An ASEAN-SEAFDEC cooperation program was recently forged, in which conservation and management of sea turtles was one of the cooperation projects agreed for joint implementation. In this regard, I would like to remind all ASEAN participants that although your presence in this workshop is based on the invitation of SEAFDEC, your attendance carries the mandate of your respective governments to promote ASEAN cooperation in the conservation and protection of sea turtles .
ASEAN feels deeply grateful for this noble effort of SEAFDEC in organizing this workshop through its Marine Fisheries Resources Development and Management Department (MFRDMD).
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It was concluded that SEAFDEC must therefore be more sensitive to the needs of the fisheries that have developed in the region. The SEAFDEC-ASEAN Regional Workshop on Sea Turtle Conservation and Management was planned and organized under this Strategic Plan. As you may recall, the shrimp embargo imposed by the US in 1996 was one of the starting points for the region to seriously consider sea turtle conservation.
The region must be serious when starting and initiating its appropriate program, taking into account the region-specific situation. As sea turtle migrates a lot within and outside the region, there is a real need for us to prepare and implement a comprehensive conservation and management program for the sea turtle. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the Government of Malaysia for hosting this important regional workshop.
Finally, I would like to congratulate all the employees of SEAFDEC MFRDMD who did their utmost to organize the workshop successfully.
ANNEX 3
THE SEAFDEC - ASEAN REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
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MARINE TURTLE POPULATION AND CONSERVATION
IN THE SOUTHEAST ASIA REGION
MARINE TURTLE POPULATION AND CONSERVATION IN THE SOUTHEAST ASIA REGION
ANNEX 5
COUNTRY STATUS REPORT
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
THE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF MARINE TURTLES IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM: COUNTRY REPORT*
Map 1: Locations of the nesting beaches
The committee will promote awareness campaigns to highlight the need to protect and conserve sea turtles in Brunei Darussalam. This will include the mechanisms to raise the necessary funds and supply of turtle eggs to the hatcheries. The Committee will ensure that agencies responsible for the conservation and protection of turtles and their habitats carry out their duties accordingly.
This may include strengthening and harmonizing legislation and regulations relating to the protection and conservation of turtles. The committee will encourage the cooperation of local experts in regional and international ones to upgrade knowledge and expertise in the field of sea turtle protection and conservation. The committee will encourage its members and local experts to actively network with other experts from outside the country.
The committee will also promote the tourism potential of sea turtles in line with the above awareness campaigns.
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CAMBODIA
ANNEX 7
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SEAFDEC-ASEAN REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
INDONESIA
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata)
- Olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivaceae)
- Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea)
- Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
- Flatback (Natator depresus)
- Regional level
- International level
- National Marine Turtle Strategy had been produced and discussed among some agencies involved in marine turtle management and conservation in 1991, but implementation of
- There are no reliable information regarding the population dynamic and biological data of marine turtles
- Due to the limited number of conservation officers, the control and enforcement of law against illegal hunting and harvesting of marine turtles are ineffective
- Although the government has already declared all of six species of marine turtles as pro
- Tagging program
- Head starting program
- Nest monitoring program
- Satellite tracking program
- mtDNA analysis of hawksbill
Of these potential habitats, six of the world's seven sea turtle species are found in Indonesia. The only species of the seven species of sea turtles in the world (Lepidochelys kempi) is not found in Indonesia, they live only in the Atlantic ocean, especially in the coastal area of America and Mexico (Nuitja, 1996). Concern over the continued decline of sea turtle populations and the potential impact of increased commercial fishing has prompted the Indonesian government to develop a sea turtle conservation action plan.
An indication of the decline in sea turtle populations in Indonesia is the difficulty that Balinese and Bugis turtle hunters experience in their pursuit of large turtles, which fetch the highest price. All six sea turtle species found in Indonesia are on the endangered species list, including the green turtle (Chelonia mydas). In accordance with the above policies, the Indonesian government has declared that all six species of sea turtles exist in Indonesia as endangered and protected animals.
The Ministry of the Environment and the Environment is also active in sea turtle conservation and in 1991 coordinated the development of the National Strategy and Action Plan for the Conservation of Sea Turtles (Subagio 1991; Sumarja 1991; Sutikno 1991). Many other - both international and smaller national - NGOs conduct research and awareness campaigns related to sea turtle conservation in Indonesia. Local community participation in sea turtle conservation has been established in several places in Indonesia.
The importance of sea turtle conservation efforts in Indonesia has been demonstrated and identified as part of the Biodiversity Action Plan for Indonesia (BAPPENAS 1993). 7 of 1999, issued recently this year, declared all six species of sea turtles to exist in Indonesia as protected animals. Experience has shown in the past that several sea turtle conservation measures have been initiated with varying degrees of success.
Laporan Kemajuan Proyek: Program Konservasi dan Pengelolaan Penyu di Cagar Alam Laut Aru Tenggara, Kepulauan Aru-Maluku. Pengelolaan dan penelitian tempat peneluran penyu di pesisir utara Vogelkopf Irian Jaya, Indonesia.
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HATCHING ACTIVITY OF HAWKSBILL TURTLE’S EGGS IN AUGUST & DECEMBER 1997 No Nest Number
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JAPAN
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MALAYSIA
ANNEX 10
MYANMAR
There are many islands and sandbanks in the marine waters of Myanmar, where many sea turtles come to lay their eggs. Thameehla Kyun Turtle Island in Ngapudaw District, Ayeyawaddy Division is a year-round hatching area for sea turtles. Sea turtle populations are declining in Myanmar waters due to the following reasons: a) Human habitation in turtle hatching areas (b) Hunting of sea turtles in the open sea.
Furthermore, Thameehla beaches were declared a restricted area with the intention of conserving sea turtles and helping them reproduce. However, due to various circumstances, research on sea turtles has yet to be conducted. However, training courses should be provided so that fisheries workers know how to conserve and protect sea turtles.
On Thameehla Island, a number of buildings and brick ponds have already been constructed for the breeding of sea turtles. The public should be widely educated and informed about the conservation and protection of sea turtles. In addition, the necessary measures have been taken to work together with the Ministry of Education for the inclusion of educational material on sea turtles in the school curriculum, in order to encourage an interest in the conservation of sea turtles on the part of students.
Conservation of sea turtles in Myanmar waters and their prosperity depends on the interest and participation of the people. In addition, fishing workers were instructed to release sea turtles unharmed if they were accidentally caught in their fishing gear. By systematically promoting the use of such fishing gear in Southeast Asia, the ASEAN member states can take the lead in the conservation effects for the long-term benefit of the sea turtles.
This would be an important step towards providing effective protection for sea turtles from extinction. Therefore, the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, the Ministry of Fisheries is doing their best to preserve the sea turtles.
SEA TURTLES IN MYANMAR
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PHILIPPINES
ANNEX 12
Annex 12
THAILAND
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Annex 13
VIETNAM
ANNEX 14
TECHNICAL REPORT
