Understanding the sources and effects of abandoned, lost, and discarded fishing gear on marine turtles in northern Australia

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 198-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Wilcox ◽  
Grace Heathcote ◽  
Jennifer Goldberg ◽  
Riki Gunn ◽  
David Peel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fishing Gear ◽  
Northern Australia ◽  
Marine Turtles

Patterns of Marine Turtle Mortality in British Waters (1992–1996) with Reference to Tissue Contaminant Levels

1998 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 973-984 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.J. Godley ◽  
M.J. Gaywood ◽  
R.J. Law ◽  
C.J. McCarthy ◽  
C. McKenzie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Contaminants ◽  
Sexual Maturity ◽  
Carapace Length ◽  
Caretta Caretta ◽  
Marine Turtle ◽  
Dermochelys Coriacea ◽  
Fishing Gear ◽  
Leatherback Turtles ◽  
Marine Turtles ◽  
Causes Of Mortality

Mortality patterns of marine turtles entangled in fishing gear, found dead at sea or stranded dead on and around the coast of Britain in the period 1992–1996 are described. Of a total of 38 dead turtles identified, 35 were leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) and three were loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta). All D. coriacea were considered adults or subadults nearing sexual maturity. Six individuals were assessed as females, ten were classified as males and 19 were not sexed. Dermochelys coriacea (N=20 measured) ranged from 120 to 210 cm in curved carapace length (mean, 152 cm). The three C. caretta were juveniles, and ranged from 15 to 30 cm curved carapace length. Possible origins, causes of mortality and interactions with fisheries are discussed. In addition, contaminant levels were determined in the tissues of three D. coriacea. Concentrations of organic contaminants determined were found to be low.

scholarly journals First documented record of the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) from Djibouti waters

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ginevra Boldrocchi ◽  
Jennifer V. Schmidt ◽  
David P. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Use ◽  
Species Distribution ◽  
Dermochelys Coriacea ◽  
Fishing Gear ◽  
Gulf Of Aden ◽  
Leatherback Turtle ◽  
Marine Turtles ◽  
Research Programs ◽  
Conservation Measures ◽  
First Time

AbstractA subadult leatherback turtle was documented in the Gulf of Goubet (Djibouti) during a research expedition. This sighting confirms for the first time previous anecdotal observations of the occurrence of the leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea (Vandelli, 1761), in Djibouti waters. Coupled with observations from fishers, this finding underlines the urgent need to carry out research programs to evaluate the species habitat use within Djibouti waters, and to review the species distribution in the Gulf of Aden. Although marine turtles are protected in Djibouti, illegal harvest and entanglement in fishing gear pose a threat to their survival, and conservation measures should be implemented.

scholarly journals Abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear ‘ghost nets’ are increasing through time in Northern Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 173 ◽  
pp. 112959
Author(s):  
Britta Denise Hardesty ◽  
Lauren Roman ◽  
Norman C. Duke ◽  
Jock R. Mackenzie ◽  
Chris Wilcox
Keyword(s):  
Fishing Gear ◽  
Northern Australia

Fishing Gear

1883 ◽  
Vol 16 (411supp) ◽  
pp. 6565-6565
Keyword(s):  
Fishing Gear

Distribution, seasonal movements and habitat utilisation of an endangered shark, Glyphis glyphis, from northern Australia

2017 ◽  
Vol 573 ◽  
pp. 203-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
BJ Lyon ◽  
RG Dwyer ◽  
RD Pillans ◽  
HA Campbell ◽  
CE Franklin
Keyword(s):  
Northern Australia ◽  
Seasonal Movements

Stranded Marine Turtles in Northeastern Brazil: Incidence and Spatial–Temporal Distribution of Fibropapillomatosis

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edson Soares da Silva-Júnior ◽  
Daniel Solon Dias de Farias ◽  
Aline da Costa Bomfim ◽  
Augusto Carlos da Boaviagem Freire ◽  
Rafael Ângelo Revorêdo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Distribution ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Marine Turtles

Discriminatory Taxation in Light of Fortescue: Its Implications for the Development of Northern Australia

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Anthony Gray
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
Court Decision ◽  
Northern Australia ◽  
High Court ◽  
The North ◽  
Northern Regions ◽  
Word Discrimination ◽  
Taxation System

In the recent Fortescue decision, the High Court made some interesting observations regarding interpretation of the word ‘discrimination’ in the context of the Federal Government's power with respect to taxation in s 51(2) of the Australian Constitution. Coincidentally, the Federal Government has commenced consideration of options for the development of northern regions of Australia. Of course, one option would be to introduce a variable taxation system to encourage businesses and individuals to be based, and/or invest, in northern Australia. This article considers possible constitutional issues associated with variable taxation schemes overtly favouring businesses and individuals based in the ‘north’, given the recent High Court decision.

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