Cultural Role of Sea Turtles on Rapa Nui (Easter Island): Spatial and Temporal Contrast in the Pacific Island Region

Sea turtles are deeply rooted in Pacific cultures. Rapa Nui (Easter Island, Chile) has a complex societal and ecological history and marine resources have always been exploited; nevertheless, little is known about relationships between these resources and Rapanui islanders. This study aims to explor...

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Main Authors: Rocío Álvarez-Varas, Héctor Barrios-Garrido, Iohandy Skamiotis-Gómez, Robert Petitpas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Island Studies Journal 2020-05-01
Series:Island Studies Journal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.24043/isj.111