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Sea turtles are magnificent marine creatures that play a pivotal role in maintaining the
ecological balance of our oceans. Indigenous coastal communities, such as the
Yirrganydji and Dawul Wuru people, have long depended on marine turtles as a source
of sustenance.However, following European colonization events, the harvesting rates of
sea turtles increased drastically, posing a significant threat to their populations and the
livelihoods of these indigenous (Sosa-Cornejo et al., 2021) (Niella et al.,
2017) (Diversity, habitat distribution and indigenous hunting of marine ...,

n.d)communities.To address these challenges and ensure the conservation of sea turtles,
rehabilitation programs have become an important component of conservation efforts.
Rehabilitation programs for sea turtles aim to provide medical care and support to
injured, sick, or stranded individuals.In recent years, there has been a concerted effort to
develop indigenous community-driven operation strategies to mark the ongoing
traditional harvests of marine turtles.
It aims to balance the needs of both the indigenous communities and the conservation
of these endangered species. Within the Torres Strait, 14 community-based plans for
marine turtle and dugong management have been established. These plans operate
within an evolving social framework, allowing for a collaborative approach between
indigenous communities and government agencies. Besides, in the Great Barrier Reef
Marine Park, seven indigenous coastal communities have developed traditional use of
marine resources agreements with state and federal agencies, ensuring sustainable
practices and conservation.They are seen as important totems and signs of ancestral
connections, wisdom, and protection. Sea turtles are not only a source of protein for
these indigenous communities but they also hold a significant cultural value.Yirrganydji
and Dawul Wuru people have a deep connection to the land and sea. It helps to ensure
the continued existence and health of these sacred creatures.
Rehabilitation programs provide an opportunity to not only conserve endangered sea

turtle populations but also uphold cultural and spiritual significance. Furthermore, the
rehabilitation of sea turtles also has prime ecological implications. As apex predators,
sea turtles play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems. Their
feeding habits help control the population of certain marine species, and their nesting
activities contribute to the movement of nutrients from the ocean to the land.
Rehabilitative efforts for sea turtles contribute to the overall health and adaptability of
marine ecosystems, benefiting both indigenous communities and the environment.Sea
turtles are deeply woven into their cultural fabric with:1. Spiritual Significance: In
indigenous belief systems, turtles often serve as critical spiritual symbols. They are
cherished as ancient beings that embody ancestral wisdom and spiritual protection.
Narratives and dances involving sea turtles form an integral part of their ceremonies and
rituals.2. Cultural Value: Sea turtles feature prominently in indigenous arts, crafts, and
oral histories.
These practices help transmit traditional knowledge to future generations and provide a
sense of cultural continuity. The turtles' lifecycle events such as nesting and hatching
also mark important societal observances and events.3. Ecological Role: These
communities see themselves as stewards of the land and sea. They understand the sea
turtle's role in maintaining marine and coastal ecosystems, and consequently, their
livelihoods. Respect for this role is often integrated into cultural beliefs and practices.4.
Economic Impact: Their shells and other parts can be used in making tools, decorative
items, and traditional medicine, enhancing the local economy.The considerations of sea
turtle conservation for Indigenous communities, uphold a connection to their ancestors,
protecting age-old traditions, and preserving a balance with nature.
The natural processes and functions of the seas and coasts are being increasingly
influenced and disturbed by anthropogenic intrusion. Agriculture, fishery, industries,
coastal protection, and tourism are often not subject to any restrictions and have an
impact on the coastal system as a whole and are thus the source of several problems
such as wide-ranging pollution by oil spills from tankers or off-shore drilling rigs causing
damage to flora and fauna, large areas have been transformed into harbors,
transshipment operations, and industries have polluted air and water in the greater
environs; high levels of freshwater removal cause salt water to encroach the near-coastal
groundwater reserves; decimation of fish stock from overfishing, destruction of
spawning grounds, etc.To save these species from extinction, various actions are
required, including the rescue, and rehabilitation of injured/diseased individuals.
A flexible saltwater specimen tank would be beneficial for rangers to be able to collect,
transport, and rehabilitate sea turtles. Animals rescued from the wild having major
injuries, like lost limbs, traumas, and/or severe infectious or parasitic diseases derived
from physiological imbalances, are considered appropriate rehabilitated animals when
they recover from such conditions and display near-normal behaviors before release
into the environment.
Conversely, sea turtles that are rescued and taken to rehabilitation centers in rather
good health but sustain minor damages such as debilitation, dehydration, or rescued
from oil spills, are not considered to have undergone true
rehabilitation.References1.Diversity, habitat distribution and indigenous hunting of
marine .... (n.d).
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e_Philippines2.Niella, Y., Hazin, F. H. V., & Afonso, A. S.. (2017, January 1). Detecting
Multispecific Patterns in the Catch Composition of a Fisheries-Independent Longline
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et al.
(2021, October 1). Nesting trends of olive ridley sea turtles Lepidochelys olivacea
(Testudinata: Cheloniidae) on two beaches in Northwestern Mexico after 30 and 40 years
of conservation.4.Escobedo-Bonilla, C.M., Quiros-Rojas, N.M. and RudÃn-Salazar, E.
(2022) Rehabilitation of Marine Turtles and welfare improvement by application of
Environmental Enrichment Strategies, MDPI. Available at:
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