Socioeconomic aspects of turtle conservation in the Cayman Islands
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus
VALUE £149,904
WHERE Cayman Islands
Summary
This project will assess socioeconomic drivers in the demand for turtle meat in Cayman including the role of the Cayman Turtle Farm in meeting this demand and the vulnerability of wild stocks to illegal take. Resulting knowledge will be used to inform management and reduce threats to wild marine turtles.
