The incidental capture of sea turtles in fishing gear in Terengganu, Malaysia
Data derived from interviews with fishermen revealed that incidental captures of sea turtles in fishing gear contribute significantly to the mortality of these animals in Terengganu, Malaysia. Trawl nets were mainly involved, with drift/gill nets and bottom longlines also capturing appreciable numbe...
Main Authors: | Chan, Eng Heng, Liew, Hock Chark, Abd. Ghaffar, Mazlan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English English |
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Elsevier
1988
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/39527/1/21.%20The%20incidental%20capture%20of%20sea%20turtles%20in%20fishing%20gear%20in%20Terengganu%2C%20Malaysia.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/39527/7/1-s2.0-0006320788900742-main.pdf |
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