Sea Turtle Research and Conservation: Lessons From Working In The Field

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	Sea Turtle Research and Conservation: Lessons From Working In The Field
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	Copyright
List-of-contributors_2021_Sea-Turtle-Research-and-Conservation
	List of contributors
Acknowledgments_2021_Sea-Turtle-Research-and-Conservation
	Acknowledgments
Introduction_2021_Sea-Turtle-Research-and-Conservation
	Introduction
		Problem-solving skills
		Be flexible
		Connect with the community
		This work is not always fun
		Thorough planning is essential
		Commit to the long term
		Collaborate and communicate
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	1. Sustainable Use of Sea Turtles Benefiting the Local Community in Rekawa Sanctuary, Sri Lanka
		Introduction
			Ecotourism in Rekawa
			Nature tourism in Rekawa
			Benefits to the Rekawa community
			Benefits to the Rekawa environment
			Benefits to Sri Lanka tourism and wildlife institutions
			Awareness, attitudes, and capacity building
			The importance of partnerships
			Lessons learned by TCP
			Project sustainability
		Conclusion
		References
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	2. Twenty-eight Years of Buggy Adventures on a Mexican Turtle Beach
		Introduction
		Educate the children
		Work with the local government, police, and military
		Know the community
		Don’t worry about having a degree
		Have some alternative income
		Think outside the box
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	3. Lessons From Three Decades of Hawksbill Metal Tagging From Campeche, Mexico
		Introduction
		The value of metal tagging studies
		Complementary research to metal tagging
		Financial considerations
		Final remarks
		References
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	4. Sea Turtle Health Assessments: Maximizing Turtle Encounters to Better Understand Health
		Health assessment in context
		Conservation medicine: Biologists and veterinarians working together
		Generating baseline health data
		Noninvasive techniques to assess wild sea turtle populations
		Preparation, study design, and sample collection
		Pain and stress reduction techniques: the three Rs
		Sampling nesting females
		Animal capture: in-water/foraging animals
		Physical examination
		Morphological measurements
		Collection of biological samples
		Blood processing recommendations
		Other biological samples—biopsies, swabs, excreta, and esophageal lavage
		Tagging
		Translating health assessment data into management strategies
		References
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	5. Applications of Photo Identification in Sea Turtle Studies
		Introduction
		Reunion Island
			Results
			Lessons Learned
		Roatán, Honduras
			Results
			Lessons Learned
		Republic of Maldives
			Results
			Lessons Learned
			Conclusion
		References
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	6. Drones for Turtles
		Introduction and background
		Drone usage in sea turtle conservation and research
		Challenges for antipoaching drone operations on Boa Vista
		Project setup
			Clarifying legal issues of drone operation on Boa Vista
			Selecting sensor/camera
			Selecting an UAV system and additional equipment
			Drone operation
		Flying a night mission
		Results and strategic considerations
		Conclusion and outlook
		References
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	7. The Challenges of Maintaining a Hatchery in Rural Costa Rica
		Temperature and the nasties
		The raccoon war
		People management
		References
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	8. Sea Turtle Conservation Curacao and Green Phenix
		Sea Turtle Conservation Curacao
		Green Phenix
		Lessons learned
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	9. Plastics Versus Turtles: An Overview of the Uruguayan Case
		Introduction
		The creation of Karumbé
		Plastic pollution in Uruguayan waters
		Tackling the plastic pollution issue
			Research
			Rehabilitation and reintroduction
			Education
		Bibliography
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	10. Sea Turtle Ecotourism
		Introduction
		Why sea turtle ecotourism
		Benefits of sea turtle tourism
		Challenges and risks
			Turtle tourism case studies
				Beach camping at Maruata, Mexico
				Leave no trace ordinances in Alabama (USA)
				Case study: public sea turtle watches in Florida, USA
		Tourism niches
			Daytrips
			Voluntourism
			Cruise ship tours
			Tour operators
			Student travel
			Tourism marketing
		Recommendations
		Bibliography
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	11. Case Study: The Evolution of Tourism and Sea Turtle Conservation at Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
		Tortuguero National Park and the growth of tourism
		Creation of a turtle guide system
		The creation of the spotter system
		Current tourism challenges in Tortuguero National Park
		Lessons learned
		References
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	12. Lessons in Community Involvement in Sea Turtle Tourism
		Grenada and Ocean Spirits
		Sea turtle tourism in Grenada
		The origin of turtle tourism in Grenada
		Tourism impacts at Levera beach
		Addressing tourism impacts
		Government interventions
		Closing the beach
		Carrying capacity
		Lessons from Grenada
		Reference
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	13. Working With Small-scale Fishers in the Southwest Indian Ocean to Understand Illegal Take, Trade, and Use of Sea Turtles
		Sea turtles of Mozambique
		Studying illegal take
		Methodological issues
		Logistical issues
			Ethical and cultural issues
			Emotional and diplomacy skills
			A final note
		References
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	14. Busting Bekko: The Nexus Between Local and International Advocacy to End Japan\'s Import of Tortoiseshell
		Introduction
		Lesson 1. Base advocacy on science and research
		Lesson 2. Work collaboratively and share credit
		Lesson 3. Use every available tool
		Lesson 4. Negotiate in good faith and try to understand the position of all stakeholders
		Lesson 5. Persevere!!
		Lesson 6. Beware of the downsides of success
		References
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	15. Stopping Illegal Hawksbill Trafficking in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
		Introduction
		Step 1. Diagnosis and characterization
		Step 2. Building local and international support
		Building international support
		Education and outreach
		Step 3. Capacity building of enforcement officials
		References
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	16. Addressing Sea Turtle Bycatch in Developing Countries: A Global Challenge That Requires Adaptive Solutions for the 21st Century
		Introduction
		Case study 1: A collaborative fisheries research partnership between French Guiana\'s Regional Fisheries Committee and World ...
		French Guiana\'s artisanal gillnet fishery: different fishery, same approach
		Case study 2: A collaborative partnership between Arizona State University and the Grupo Tortuguero (Jesse Senko)
		Discussion
		Relationship building
		Developing and planning a research project
		References
		Further reading
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	17. Thermal Effluent and Impacts on Thermoregulation of Aquatic Reptiles: Response to Rapid Changes in Water Temperature
		Introduction from Dr. Sheila V. Madrak
		Case study
			Background
			Green turtles in San Diego Bay
			Discussion
		References
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	18. Studying the Thermal Profile of Nesting Grounds to Infer Potential Impacts From Climate Change on Sea Turtles
		The context to monitor the thermal profile of nesting grounds
		What question do you want to answer?
		Understand your study area
		Data collection and monitoring
		Data management
		Important considerations
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	19. Natural History 2.0: The Power of Direct Experience in Understanding, Connecting With, and Conserving Nature in the Tech Age
		The little naturalist in all of us
		Natural history and sea turtles
		Turtle flotillas, lurking jaguars, and watching nature at work
		Without observations, what do we really know?
		The power of direct observations in the tech age
		Toward natural history 2.0
			Drones
			Underwater monitoring
			Camera trapping and photo ID
			Citizen science
		Conclusions
		References
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	20. Fundraising for Sea Turtle Conservation
		Introduction
		Ten fundraising tips
			Focus on the story
			Simple, concrete, and emotional
			Be confident and persistent
			Find your niche
			Be transparent
			Build your lists and social media following
			Keep in touch
			Prioritize your time
			Gift incentives
			Start close to home
		Social media and fundraising
		Primary funding sources
			Individual donors
			Private foundations
			Do your research
			Build a proposal template
			Be SMART
			Follow instructions and deadlines
			After the proposal
		Case study: Marine Life Protection Act
			Corporate sponsors
		Case study: Nature\'s Path Organic Foods
			School fundraising
		Case study: Baby Turtle School Fundraising Contest
			Government funding
		Case study: Billion Baby Turtles Program
		Conclusion
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