Jairo Mora Sandoval, an activist for the Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network (WIDECAST), was brutally murdered in Costa Rica while monitoring turtle nests. He […]
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Malaysia: Tour Operator Caught Promoting Sea Turtle Harassment
Disturbing videos and photos posted by Malaysian tour operator Perhentian Setia Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd show a group of snorkelers violating the law by […]
Philippines: 14 Endangered Sea Turtles Rescued from Chinese Traffickers
Philippine authorities have seized 15 endangered marine turtles — 14 alive and one dead — from Chinese traffickers near the island of Palawan in the […]
Endangered Marine Turtles on the Menu: Philippine Authorities Promise to Take Action
Philippine authorities have vowed to form a “special task force” which will crack down on restaurants illegally serving protected marine turtles, known as pawikan. According […]