Reduce capture and entanglement
Accidental capture in fishing gear is a major concern. Working with fishers to understand bycatch, alongside efforts to address abandoned gear, helps target practical responses.
Sea turtle conservation in Cambodia
Protecting sea turtles means reducing fishing-related threats, safeguarding coastal habitats and understanding where turtles remain. Members of MRPO’s team have contributed to published turtle research and conservation planning in Cambodia and Southeast Asia.
Conservation priorities
Protect nesting and feeding habitats
Conservation needs to consider nesting beaches and the coastal habitats turtles use at sea. Local knowledge and habitat surveys can help identify areas needing protection.
Build evidence with communities
Reliable records of sightings, nesting and fishing interactions help reveal changes over time. Cooperation among communities, authorities and researchers supports more informed conservation decisions.
Further detail: Cambodia’s Sea Turtle Action Plan 2016–2026 (PDF) and the research below.
MRPO’s related field work
Ghost-gear recovery
MRPO worked with coastal partners and volunteers on a ghost-gear recovery campaign. This work addresses abandoned fishing gear, a source of entanglement and habitat damage in the marine environment.
Explore the campaignReef surveys with partners
MRPO participated in joint surveys documenting coral spawning and reef conditions. Understanding these habitats contributes to the wider marine conservation work on which protection of coastal wildlife depends.
Explore the joint surveyPublished expertise
All publicationsThese publications include contributions by people now serving on MRPO’s team, board and advisory group, through their work with other organisations.
Sea Turtles of Southeast Asia
A regional overview of sea turtle populations, threats and conservation efforts, including Cambodia. It connects nesting and bycatch information with the practical challenges of protecting turtles across national boundaries.
Team contributors: Chea Phallin · Matt Glue
An assessment of marine turtle population status and conservation in Cambodia
A synthesis of surveys and conservation records assesses Cambodia’s remaining marine turtles and identifies priorities for reducing bycatch, protecting nesting habitat and strengthening regional cooperation.
Team contributors: Marianne Teoh
An action plan for marine turtle conservation in the Kingdom of Cambodia
This conservation news article introduces Cambodia’s marine turtle action plan and the partnerships intended to coordinate protection, research and management of these threatened marine species.
Team contributors: Marianne Teoh
For research and conservation collaboration, contact MRPO.