Brief description
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.Lineage
Progress Code: onGoing
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CreditCultural reference group - Kaurareg Tradtional Aboriginal Elders Corporation, Hammond Island Council, TRAWQ Community Council, WNM Community Fisher Group, POW Community Fisher Group
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Funding - CRC Torres Strait, Department of the Environment and Heritage, Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hammond Island Council, TRAWQ Community Council
Funding - CRC Torres Strait, Department of the Environment and Heritage, Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hammond Island Council, TRAWQ Community Council
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Jillian Grayson
Jillian Grayson
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Stephen Ambar
Stephen Ambar
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Fred Gela
Fred Gela
Data time period: 2006-02
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Subjects
CRC Torres Strait |
Chelonia mydas |
Dugong dugon |
Earth Science | Biological Classification | Animals/Vertebrates | Mammals |
Earth Science | Biological Classification | Animals/Vertebrates | Mammals | Dugongs/Manatees |
Earth Science | Biological Classification | Animals/Vertebrates | Reptiles |
Earth Science | Biological Classification | Animals/Vertebrates | Reptiles | Turtles |
Earth Science | Human Dimensions | Environmental Impacts | Conservation |
Marine Features (Australia) | Torres Strait, QLD |
Torres Strait Research Repository 2013 |
biota |
society |
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Identifiers
- Local : Anzlic Identifier: ANZCW0306006844
- Local : Marlin Record Number: 6844
- global : 4925a7d7-7d45-4038-a756-20da9c74f525