Throughout their lives, turtles of differing ages and species travel extensively throughout the Mediterranean Sea. During their movements, the turtles come into contact with a great deal of fishing activity, nearly all of which is potentially lethal to them. It is estimated that at least 6000-8000 Mediterranean sea turtles are caught by fishing activities every year (Demetropoulos). The main species caught is the loggerhead turtle - Caretta caretta.

Methods of fishing Incidental catching of turtles Incidental catch rates Mortality rates Shrimp fisheries Prevention measures Conclusion
	Illustration by Stephen D.Nash/Conservation International