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National Action Plan for the Conservation of Marine Turtles along the Egyptian Mediterranean Coast

Mohamed Said Abdelwarith ; Environmental Researcher, Nature Conservation Sector, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency, 30 Misr-Helwan Zyraee Rd. Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
Imed Jribi ; Sfax Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax, POBox 1171, Sfax, Tunisia

Sažetak

Marine turtles are highly migratory reptiles that utilize both terrestrial and aquatic environments during their life. As in other regions of the Mediterranean, marine turtles in Egypt are affected by numerous human activities, such as deterioration of critical habitats and migratory routes, incidental capture, boat strikes, pollution and intentional killings. In accordance with the commitment of Egypt to the conservation of marine turtles in its national waters, underlined in national legislation and by way of ratification of related international conventions, the National Action Plan for the Conservation of Marine Turtles (NAP) was developed and adopted with the support of UNEP-MAP Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas. The participatory approach was applied in the preparation of the NAP, carried out through the concentration meetings with stakeholders. The main goal of the NAP is to achieve favorable conservation status for marine turtle species and their habitats, and enhance their protection along the Egyptian Mediterranean Coast. This goal will be implemented through specific actions and sub-actions, including legislation, management, research, capacity building, and awareness and education.

Ključne riječi

marine turtles; action plan; Egypt; Mediterranean Sea; critical habitats; marine conservation; policy

Hrčak ID:

249251

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/249251

Datum izdavanja:

31.12.2020.

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