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Title Stakeholder preference towads conservation of marine mega fauna: olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) (Eschscholtz, 1829) conservation dilemma in Odisha
 
Names Ashok, A.
Prakash, R.R.
Date Issued 2019 (iso8601)
Abstract Conservation of marine megafauna is a complex
issue as it is linked to ecological, socio-economic
and political dimensions. Olive ridley turtle
(Lepidochelys olivacea) (Eschscholtz, 1829) conservation
along Odisha coast is one of such dilemma
which often leads to conflict between different
stakeholders. Considering the mass nesting status,
incidental mortality and fisheries linkages, several
legislations to conserve the turtles were evolved
from time to time imposing regulation on fishing
activities in Odisha coast. The study reviews the
scenario for conservation of the turtles along Odisha
coast and fishers’ awareness, perception and
preferences towards alternate management measures.
Study found that 81.58% of the fishermen
preferred an alternative conservation scenario either
with a reduction in closure time, area closure or
both. Even though, they were aware about the need
of conservation of marine turtles, it was found to
be partial. Adequate research on the ecology,
distribution/redistribution and bycatch of olive
ridley turtles in Odisha and proper awareness
generation with the updated information among the
fishers was found to be necessary for ensuring
better conservation management. Study on spatial
distribution of turtles and its association with the
existing fishing grounds in a participatory bottomup
approach can help in making targeted conservation
measures more effective. Ecological dimension
of conservation may be coupled with socio-economic dimensions for a sustainable ecosystem
management.
Genre Article
Identifier Fishery Technology 56(2):158-163