Between the Tides: In Search of Sea Turtles

R320.00

Global sea-turtle populations have dwindled significantly over the past 500 years and, for the past 50 years, biologists and conservationists all over the world have endeavoured to save them.

South Africa has played an active role in this, protecting its own sea-turtle populations and researching turtle populations in neighbouring countries. An early pioneer in conservation techniques, South Africa has assisted many countries and researchers, and the sea turtles of south-east Africa are now extensively protected, with positive signs of recovery.

Between the Tides: In Search of Sea Turtles tells this remarkable story, as seen through the eyes of the author, whose interest in sea-turtle research has taken him all over the world and involved him in exciting expeditions, scientific controversy, political unrest, the companionship of wonderful people, both scientific and conservationist, and survival by sheer luck. His lasting reward has been his association with beautiful beaches and the wonderful family of sea turtles.

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Dimensions 235 × 155 mm
Author

George Hughes

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George Hughes finished a B.Sc Hons in Zoology in 1968 and pursued a higher degree in Zoology by studying sea turtles
throughout the south-western Indian Ocean. Between the Tides is essentially the story of his eccentric experiences and the results of his original research, expanded and brought up to date following a life-long association with these fascinating and
endearing reptiles.

Dr Hughes was CEO of the Natal Parks Board and then Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, and is the recipient of numerous awards including a lifetime achievement award from the International Sea Turtle Society and has lead many official South African delegations to conservation conferences with objectives as diverse as Sustainable Use, CITES and Conservation Economics
issues. Having retired after 42 years in conservation work, he continues to be involved in sea-turtle conservation. He enjoys
writing (297 publications) and lecturing and spent four years as Chairman of a national radio programme Talking of Nature.

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9781431405626

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