Marine Turtles of the Indian Subcontinent

1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-1-4200-5108-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc

Buch, Englisch, 452 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 835 g

Sea turtles belong to the most ancient line of living reptiles. However, there is a lack of up-to-date information on the regional status and conservation efforts of sea turtles on the subcontinent. Addressing this gap, Marine Turtles of the Indian Subcontinent documents the results of surveys carried out under the Sea Turtle project sponsored by the Indian government and the United Nations. With contributions from leading experts from a variety of disciplines, the book provides up-to-date information on the regional status and conservation efforts of sea turtles on the subcontinent. The book records the status of sea turtles along the east and west coasts of the Indian mainland, the Lakshaweep archipelago, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and surveys their status in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Shanker, Kartik

Choudhury, B.C.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbeltiere (Vertebrata) Reptilien
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbeltiere (Vertebrata) Amphibien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. Marine Turtles in the Bay of Bengal. Marine Turtles in the Arabian Sea. Marine turtles in the Subcontinent. Marine Turtles and Fishery-Related Issues. Conservation Programmes and Marine Turtles. Legal Instruments for the Conservation of Marine Turtles. Marine turtle related research. Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Kartik Shanker, B.C. Choudhury