Conservation science in developing countries: an inside perspective on the struggles in sea turtle research and conservation in Venezuela

Buitrago, Joaquín; Guada, Hedelvy J.; Doyle, Emma E.H.

doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2008.03.002

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“…The former sample size is larger than the estimated size of the female population currently nesting on Buck Island (Buck Island Reef National Monument, unpublished data). Reaching this sample size would have required sampling approximately 16–38% of females nesting annually on Aves Island based on tagging data from the previous two decades (Buitrago et al. 2008).…”

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Mitogenomic sequences better resolve stock structure of southern Greater Caribbean green turtle rookeries

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Analyses of mitochondrial control region polymorphisms have supported the presence of several demographically independent green turtle (Chelonia mydas) rookeries in the Greater Caribbean region. However, extensive sharing of common haplotypes based on 490-bp control region sequences confounds assessment of the scale of natal homing and population structure among regional rookeries. We screened the majority of the mitochondrial genomes of 20 green turtles carrying the common haplotype CM-A5 and representing the rookeries of Buck Island, St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands (USVI); Aves Island, Venezuela; Galibi, Suriname; and Tortuguero, Costa Rica. Five single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified that subdivided CM-A5 among regions. Mitogenomic pairwise φ(ST) values of eastern Caribbean rookery comparisons were markedly lower than the respective pairwise F(ST) values. This discrepancy results from the presence of haplotypes representing two divergent lineages in each rookery, highlighting the importance of choosing the appropriate test statistic for addressing the study question. Haplotype frequency differentiation supports demographic independence of Aves Island and Suriname, emphasizing the need to recognize the smaller Aves rookery as a distinct management unit. Aves Island and Buck Island rookeries shared mitogenomic haplotypes; however, frequency divergence suggests that the Buck Island rookery is sufficiently demographically isolated to warrant management unit status for the USVI rookeries. Given that haplotype sharing among rookeries is common in marine turtles with cosmopolitan distributions, mitogenomic sequencing may enhance inferences of population structure and phylogeography, as well as improve the resolution of mixed stock analyses aimed at estimating natal origins of foraging turtles.

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Mitogenomic sequences better resolve stock structure of southern Greater Caribbean green turtle rookeries

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“…Otherwise, the notion of “nature reserves” may not be an effective conservation tool. This is illustrated in the study by Buitrago et al (2008) where various issues including weak enforcement, unavailability of scientific research, poor environmental education, illegal capture, etc. were identified that were affecting the success of the turtle conservation project in Venezuela.…”

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“…Another key difference is the dependency of the Sultanate of Oman’s tourism sector on an expatriate workforce in comparison to these other countries where local workforce was employed in these examples of conversion from consumptive to nonconsumptive exploitation of the resource. In spite of these differences with regard to development status and employment, Oman shares some similar challenges that include insufficient enforcement of rules and regulations, lack of infrastructure, poor planning, lack of active community participation in turtle conservation project, lack of trained personnel, and lack of appropriate incentives to engage the community (Buitrago et al, 2008; De Vasconcellos Pegas and Stronza, 2010; Marcovaldi and Dei Marcovaldi, 1999; Meletis and Harrison, 2010). Although the SWOT analysis clearly identified numerous strengths and opportunities, they cannot be translated into a successful marine tourism industry without addressing these most urgent weaknesses and threats.…”

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Sea turtles tourism in Oman: Current status and future prospects

Busaidi

Bose

Claereboudt

et al. 2018

Tourism and Hospitality Research

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This paper provides an overview of the current status and future potentials of nature-based tourism in the Sultanate of Oman with particular focus on sea turtles at Ras Al Hadd. The paper uses objective yardsticks such as inbound tourist arrivals, nationality and spending patterns, seasonality, employment, as well as gross domestic product contribution derived from secondary data from national and international sources to appraise the current situation. Additionally, based on the review of relevant literature, a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis is used to summarize relevant socioeconomic, political, environmental, and regulatory issues. While there is strong evidence of government commitment to develop nature-based tourism in the country, a number of key issues related to tourist facilities, human activities, environmental conditions, economic research, and capacity development are highlighted for further attention. Most importantly, the analysis suggests a potential to increase the contribution of sustainable sea turtle tourism to Oman’s gross domestic product. To realize this potential the sector needs to (1) consider the seasonal variation of tourists, (2) develop its accommodation capabilities especially at sites with ecological uniqueness while ensuring minimum negative impacts on biodiversity, (3) increase the number of Omani nationals employed in the tourism industry and improve their skills through training, (4) develop marketing tools to attract the dominant inbound ecotourism groups to the country, (5) enhance sustainable planning implementation in the Omani tourism sector, and (6) most importantly ensure an effective implementation of legislation protecting sea turtles and their habitats. It is hoped that policymakers can use these findings to set a direction on sustainable sea turtle tourism in Oman, while promoting the effective conservation of these species.

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“…There are national and regional training programs specifi c to marine turtle biology and conservation, and some of these have been active for more than a decade, during which time they have seeded well-trained and enthusiastic researchers, educators, and conservationists throughout vast areas, such as India (Shanker and Kutty, 2005), the Caribbean (Eckert and Hemphill, 2005), and Latin America (Buitrago et al, 2008;Marcovaldi et al, 2005). In some cases, the activities and festivals organized by conservationists have been appropriated by local people, who have completely taken over what were initially devised to "sensitize" and "motivate" them to collaborate with marine turtle projects.…”

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Proceedings of the Smithsonian Marine Science Symposium

Lang¹,

Macintyre²,

Rützler³

2009

Smithsonian Contributions to the Marine Sciences

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s m i t h s o n i a n c o n t r i b u t i o n s t o t h e m a r i n e s c i e n c e s • n u m b e r 3 8 SERIES PUBLICATIONS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTIONEmphasis upon publication as a means of "diffusing knowledge" was expressed by the fi rst Secretary of the Smithsonian. In his formal plan for the Institution, Joseph Henry outlined a program that included the following statement: "It is proposed to publish a series of reports, giving an account of the new discoveries in science, and of the changes made from year to year in all branches of knowledge." This theme of basic research has been adhered to through the years by thousands of titles issued in series publications under the Smithsonian imprint, commencing with Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge in 1848 and continuing with the following active series: Smithsonian Contributions to Anthropology Smithsonian Contributions to Botany Smithsonian Contributions in History and Technology Smithsonian Contributions to the Marine Sciences Smithsonian Contributions to Museum Conservation Smithsonian Contributions to Paleobiology Smithsonian Contributions to ZoologyIn these series, the Institution publishes small papers and full-scale monographs that report on the research and collections of its various museums and bureaus. The Smithsonian Contributions Series are distributed via mailing lists to libraries, universities, and similar institutions throughout the world.Manuscripts submitted for series publication are received by the Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press from authors with direct affi liation with the various Smithsonian museums or bureaus and are subject to peer review and review for compliance with manuscript preparation guidelines. General requirements for manuscript preparation are on the inside back cover of printed volumes. For detailed submissions requirements and to review the "Manuscript Preparation and Style Guide for Authors," visit the Submissions page at www.scholarlypress.si.edu. The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of the American National Standard for Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials Z39. Foreword N early two-thirds of Earth's surface is covered by the ocean, a global system essential to all life. Impacts on one part of the ocean can have worldwide effects. The ocean moderates our climate, provides valuable resources, and produces at least half the oxygen we breathe: it makes our planet livable. We know little, however, about the physical, chemical, geological, and biological aspects of this crucial life support system. s m i t h s o n i a n c o n t r i b u t i o n s t o t h e m a r i n S M I T H S O N I A N C O N T R I B U T I O N S T O T H E M A R I N E S C I E N C E S MARINE BIODIVERSITY, EVOLUTION, AND SPECIATION S M I T H S O N I A N C O N T R I B U T I O N S T O T H E M A R I N E S C I E N C E S i i i • S M I T H S O N I A N C O N T R I B U T I O N S T O T H E M A R I N E S C I E N C E SThe Smithsonian Institution, in efforts to increase knowledge about the ocean, has established a ...

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Conservation science in developing countries: an inside perspective on the struggles in sea turtle research and conservation in Venezuela

Cited by 14 publications

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Mitogenomic sequences better resolve stock structure of southern Greater Caribbean green turtle rookeries

Mitogenomic sequences better resolve stock structure of southern Greater Caribbean green turtle rookeries

Sea turtles tourism in Oman: Current status and future prospects

Proceedings of the Smithsonian Marine Science Symposium

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