Effects of Fragmented Freshwater Turtle Management

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Melissa Gonzalez/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
11/14/2022
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Public Domain
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A fragmented approach by U.S. state makes it easy for people to exploit the trade, putting turtles at risk of extinction. Inclusion in CITES Appendix II will complement U.S. state management efforts, reduce the risk of overharvesting, and support sustainable use and legal trade in U.S. native turtles.