Calling researchers, conservationists, policy makers and law enforcers, and all who are passionate about protecting marine turtles.
ShellBank collaborations are key to rapidly expanding and improving the reference databases. Without this knowledge, ShellBank will not work.
ShellBank initially focussed on hawksbill turtles in the Asia-Pacific region. To date, genetic data gaps still remain for hawksbill turtles in this region with only 7 genetic stocks assigned. We are now expanding globally and will include green and leatherback turtles. To do so, it will require significant contributions to help build the global database.
We’re seeking collaborators and partners:
Researcher or academic working on marine turtles
Lab that processes seizures
Government agency working on turtles or enforcing turtle protection
Wildlife rescue groups
Citizen science groups
Conservation organisations
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