Social dimensions of sea turtle protection in Orissa, India: A Case study of the Gahirmatha (marine) wildlife sanctuary band the nesting beaches of Rushikulya and Debi

ICSF, International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (2009) Social dimensions of sea turtle protection in Orissa, India: A Case study of the Gahirmatha (marine) wildlife sanctuary band the nesting beaches of Rushikulya and Debi. International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF), India.

Text 930.ICSF026.pdf Download (998kB)

Abstract

This study focuses on the legal framework for sea turtle protection in the Indian State of Orissa. It documents the social consequences of turtle protection measures on fishing communities, and analyzes their experiences with various aspects of sea turtle protection. Its specific site focus is the Gahirmatha (Marine) Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Rushikulya river mouth and the Devi river mouth area. The study draws substantially on two previous studies of the area undertaken in 2004 and 2005, and, based on field work during 24-30 November 2008, updates information on the current status of sea turtle conservation measures in Orissa. The study report is divided into six parts. The first part examines the legal framework for turtle protection in Orissa, focusing on both wildlife and fishing regulations. The second part deals with the State's fisheries and fishing communities. The third part analyzes the implementation of the protection measures.

Item Type:	Documents
Class Number:	930.ICSF026
Keywords:	ICSF, Turtles, Case Studies, Conservation, Fishing Communities, Wildlife Sanctuary, Fishing Regulations, Illegal Fishing, Livelihoods, Orissa, India
Subjects:	Biodiversity
Depositing User:	Jeeva ICSF Rajan
Date Deposited:	03 Nov 2021 10:45
Last Modified:	08 Mar 2022 03:50
URI:	http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/1690

Actions (login required)

View Item