Marine Turtles of the Indian Subcontinent

• Description

The first book on marine turtles in India and the subcontinent, Marine Turtles of the Indian Subcontinent documents the results of surveys carried out under the Sea Turtle project sponsored by the Indian government and the united nations. With contributions from leading experts, the book provides up-to-date information on the regional status and conservation of sea turtles on the subcontinent. Addressing a significant knowledge gap, the book documents the status of sea turtles along the east and west coasts of the Indian mainland, the Lakshaweep archipelago, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and surveys their status in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.