Record #:

29894

Author(s):

Desch, Myla; Glonek, Dorothy

Abstract:

Loggerhead turtle eggs are being transplanted to Cape Hatteras in attempts to get more nesting to take place. Fishing nets, tire tracks, and predators have been an issue for turtle hatchlings. But with the transplants and educating fishermen on what to do when turtles are caught in their nets, refuge managers are hoping the loggerhead populations will grow.

Source:

Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 5 Issue 3, Fall 1979, p12-14, por

Subject(s):

Turtles--North Carolina--Conservation; Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Record #:

19268

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center has recently filed suit against the State of North Carolina to stop the authorization of gill net fishing which is a violation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 74 Issue 5, May 2010, p36, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Endangered species--Laws and legislation; Turtles--North Carolina--Conservation

Record #:

19307

Author(s):

Hart, Kathy

Abstract:

Controversy has come to North Carolina in the form of Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) which prevent endangered turtles from drowning in shrimp nets. These devices are pitting fishermen against environmentalists, and federal and state agencies, along with congressmen, fisheries organizations, and the public are weighing in on their use in North Carolina waters.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Sept 1987, p6-7, 9, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Turtles--North Carolina--Conservation; Turtle Excluder Device (TED)