Trade of marine turtles along the Southwestern Coast of the Gulf of Venezuela

Trade of marine turtles along the Southwestern Coast of the Gulf of Venezuela

Abstract Background Marine turtles play an important role in the culture and economy of numerous coastal communities around the world. However, the legal framework that regulates the consumptive use of these reptiles varies among countries.For example, the consumption of these reptiles has been rega...

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Main Authors: H. Barrios-Garrido, N. Espinoza-Rodríguez, D. Rojas-Cañizales, J. Palmar, N. Wildermann, M. G. Montiel-Villalobos, M. Hamann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Marine Biodiversity Records
Subjects:
Illegal trade
Marine turtles
Gulf of Venezuela
Colombia
Wayuú people
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41200-017-0115-0

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