From Hook to Ocean: Strengthening Best Practices to Protect Sea Turtles
With the aim of protecting sea turtles, Costa Rican institutions linked to the fisheries sector and the conservation of marine resources strengthened their technical capacities to reduce their impact on fisheries and promote responsible practices aimed at transforming sea turtle management within the country.
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During an intensive training held in early February, international experts from the Inter-American Sea Turtle Convention (IAC) shared knowledge on best practices for the handling and release of sea turtles that interact with different fisheries.
During the workshop, participants from the National Coast Guard Service and the National Learning Institute (INA, from its acronym in Spanish) strengthened their skills in species identification, types of interactions with fisheries, and the proper use of tools and procedures for the responsible release of sea turtles. They also took part in a practical session that allowed them to apply safe handling techniques for the species, promoting practical and professional learning.
The main objective of this Train of Trainers session was to train instructors who can replicate the knowledge acquired among other government officials, especially through INA in its work with artisanal fishers. In this way, it will contribute to minimizing negative impacts on sea turtle populations.
The activity was organized by the Costa Rican Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (INCOPESCA, from its acronym in Spanish) and the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC, from its acronym in Spanish), with support from the Save The Blue Five project and in collaboration with Costa Rica’s Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE, from its acronym in Spanish).
- Country: Costa Rica
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- Contact:
Esteban Estrada Mora
Jose David Arias Calvo
