Cultural acceptability of management options for dugongs (Dugong dugon) and green turtles (Chelonia mydas): Hammond Island case study 2006

Name: Cultural acceptability of management options for dugongs (Dugong dugon) and green turtles (Chelonia mydas): Hammond Island case study 2006
Published: 2007-03-15

Updated: 2013-07-24

This study examined the cultural acceptability of various management options for dugongs and green turtles at Hammond Island in Torres Strait. Elders and hunters participated in semi-structured interviews to examine their perceptions about various management options for dugongs and green turtles for their community.