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The importance of this Convention is the protection bestowed
to sea turtles in the habitats where the different stages of
their lives transpire. Included in the measures mandated by
the text per se of the Convention, we have the following:
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The capture,
retention or incidental capture of sea turtles is forbidden,
as well as domestic commerce with their eggs, parts or
products.
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The compliance
of that established by the CITES Convention in regard to
international trade of sea turtles, their eggs, parts or
products (like hawksbill shell).
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The restriction
of human activities that may adversely affect sea turtles
during their reproduction, incubation and migration stages.
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Their
protection and conservation, habitat restoration and those
sites established and designated as protected areas, as
pertinent.
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To support
research directed to experimental reproduction, breeding and
re-introduction.
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The promotion
of environmental education and the dissemination of
information, with the objective to foster the participation of
governmental institutions, NGOs and the public at large.
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The reduction
to the possible minimum of capturing, wounding or incidental
capturing of sea turtles during fishing activities, as well as
the development, improvement and utilization of fishing gear,
devices and appropriate techniques, including the Turtle
Excluder Devices (known as TEDs).
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