World Status, Exploitation and Trade - WIDECAST

iIVORY COASTNo information available on population status.EXPLOITATIONA turtle fishery operating out of Abidjan used to catch mainly C. carettaand L. olivacea . but it is possible that other species were taken. A totalof 516 turtles were landed in 1967 and 797 in 1968. About the same numberagain of turtles was estimated to be thrown back because they could not bestored in the boats, and some (about 10%) were eaten on board by the crews(Goodwin, 1971).International trade Ivory Coast is not a Party to CITES. There is norecord of any trade in sea turtles with Ivory Coast recorded in the CITESAnnual Reports.LEGISLATIONHunting and export of all wild animals has been forbidden since 1 January1974. Licences will be granted in exceptional cases.Wildlife and Hunting Act, 4 August 1965.The possession and trade of Testudines, including sea turtles isprohibited and/or regulated.272