Marine turtles: a review of their status and management in the Solomon Islands

Abstract

The results of a two year project on marine turtles are presented. These include the present status of the Arnavon Islands Sanctuary and work conducted there, as well as the results of a three month survey of santa Ysabel and western provinces. A review of all work conducted to date in Solomon Islands, an evaluation of the present status of marine turtles and recommendations for further work and management policies are also included.