Man and Turtle in the Central Carolines

McCoy, Mike (December 1974). "Man and Turtle in the Central Carolines" (PDF). Micronesica. 10 (2): 207–221. ISSN 2374-801X.

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Abstract: This paper shows the relationships, both past and present, between the people of the central Carolines and the green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (Linnaeus). The report focuses on the islands from Satawal to Woleai, including various uninhabited islands and atols. Much of the information contained here is embodied in taboos, beliefs, and practices, both past and present, which for generations have been a part of life in these islands. A survey of factors governing the present harvesting of turtles shows that increased pressure in being placed on the stocks in this area. The dependence of these island people upon the sea and the green turtle as a major source of protein make it imperative that the islanders be educated as to the detrimental effect of poor management on the resource.