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Policy framework in development as regulations on the table for the management of sea turtles
Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
Ponu, the green turtle pays a visit to her old hunting grounds inside Rarotonga's Ava'avaroa passage in 2020. CHARLOTTE PIHO 20062412
A senior marine ecologist has confirmed the Ministry of Marine Resources is developing a “comprehensive policy framework” to inform the development of regulations for the conservation and management of sea turtles.
A senior marine ecologist has confirmed the Ministry of Marine Resources is developing a “comprehensive policy framework” to inform the development of regulations for the conservation and management of sea turtles.
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