A New MTSG Publication Released on the Sea Turtles of the Mediterranean

We are pleased to announce the release and online availability of a new publication, Sea turtles in the Mediterranean: Distribution, threats and conservation priorities (Casale & Margaritoulis, Eds.). This exciting new publication was prepared by the MTSG’s Mediterranean Region and includes detailed overviews of the distribution and status of marine turtles throughout the Mediterranean.

The Mediterranean Sea is a virtually enclosed basin that is frequented by three sea turtle species. In the last three decades the interest in sea turtles in the Mediterranean has continuously increased, motivated by a growing concern for these threatened animals. There has also been a great interest and need to develop adequate knowledge about their threats and about the biological and ecological parameters that are relevant for their conservation. However, the number of countries, the variety of languages and the number of people involved in the region represent intrinsic difficulties for the diffusion of information and for coordinating large-scale actions. This report approaches these challenges head-on, by providing information about turtle occurrence, threats, conservation status and perspectives for each country. It can also help to diffuse information about successful models and lessons that have been learned throughout the region, and ultimately promote and improve cooperation for conservation.

Download the PDF here.

Citation: Casale, P. and Margaritoulis, D. (Eds.) 2010. Sea turtles in the Mediterranean: Distribution, threats and conservation priorities. 2010. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN. 294 pp.