Sea turtle demand in China threatens the survival of wild populations
Summary: Sea turtles are an important umbrella species in marine ecosystems. The populations of all five species of sea turtles in China have dropped sharply due to massive illegal trade and habitat loss. The fast-growing demand for sea turtle displays from Chinese aquariums and private individuals...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-06-01
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| Series: | iScience |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004221004855 |