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A network of West African Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) covers key sites used by green turtles, new research shows. The RAMPAO network runs along the coast of seven countries, from Cape Verde to ...

Conservation of sea turtles along much of Africa's east coast has made good progress in recent decades—but tens of thousands of turtles still die each year due to human activity, researchers say.

The island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe is home to unique species and rich marine ecosystems, including threatened sea turtles. In 2014, the country enacted a law banning the trade and possession ...

An African softshell turtle gets a close-up as the handler points out the features that make this freshwater reptile so unusual. Unlike hard-shelled turtles, it has a flatter, more flexible carapace ...

A turtle hatchling at the Turtle Conservation Centre at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The aquarium is stretched beyond capacity after more than 500 baby ...

The origin of turtles has always been a bit of a puzzle for scientists who study the evolution of animals. To this day, where they fit in the tree of life remains a highly debated topic. Subscribe to ...

WWF calls on West African countries to implement the regional conservation plan for marine turtles and help create alternative sources of income for local communities. Dakar, Senegal - WWF has called ...

Five species of marine turtles are reported to nest on African beaches - the green (Chelonia mydas), the hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), the loggerhead (Caretta caretta), the leatherback ...

Conservation of sea turtles along much of Africa's east coast has made good progress in recent decades – but tens of thousands of turtles still die each year due to human activity, researchers say.

A network of West African Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) covers key sites used by green turtles, new research shows. A network of West African Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) covers key sites used by ...