Prof. John MK Wong: Introduction to Sea Turtle Conservation in Qatar

Recently, Prof. John MK Wong, Executive Director of the Regional Whale Shark Conservation Center in Qatar, provided the "Ocean and Wetlands" editor with his speech PPT introducing the conservation situation of sea turtles in Qatar in 2022. The following is shared for reference by interested readers:

The main contents of the report include:

1. Types and quantities of sea turtles: It introduces hawksbill turtles that build nests in Qatar, green turtles that forage, passing loggerhead turtles and leatherback turtles, as well as rare olive turtles. Among them, 5 out of 7 species of sea turtles have been recorded in Qatar.

2. Breeding and monitoring of sea turtles: it mentions the breeding habits of sea turtles, such as the number and cycle of eggs laid by female sea turtles.

3. Turtle conservation areas: 8 important beaches along the northeast coast and offshore islands of Qatar were introduced.

4. The methods for monitoring sea turtles include measuring their body size, marking and tracking, measuring the number and weight of eggs, hatching temperature, etc.

5. The success rate of hatching in different protected areas:

6. Detailed data on the sex ratio, body size, weight, egg laying quantity, and hatching success rate of green sea turtles and hawksbill sea turtles are listed

7. Discussed the activities of non breeding season sea turtles, including foraging and passing sea turtles.

8. Threats faced by sea turtles include ship collisions, plastic pollution, entanglement in fishing nets, and damage from fishing gear.

9. Turtle stranding statistics: Provides statistical data on turtle stranding in Qatar.

10. The history and development of sea turtle conservation: An overview of the history of sea turtle conservation in Qatar, including conservation laws, the initiation of conservation projects, and the release of management plans.

11. Conservation measures: A series of measures have been proposed to protect sea turtles, such as establishing marine protected areas, controlling fishing activities, reducing plastic pollution, and raising public education and awareness.

Original Link: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/zdMUnNd7oEFr9SU8Hb123w

Translator: Richard

Checked by Maggie

Editor: Richard

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