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Code of Practice for Injured and Sick Sea Turtles and Sea Snakes

This Code is intended for those authorised to rescue, rehabilitate and release marine reptiles.
Publisher: Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Cost: Free
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-922493-17-0 / ID: EES20210257
File: PDF 1.5 MB / Pages 35
Name: injured-sick-sea-turtles-sea-snakes-code-of-practice-210257.pdf
 
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This code sets standards for the care and housing of a sea turtle or sea snake that is incapable of fending for itself in its natural habitat. It refers to six of the world’s seven species of sea turtles that have been recorded in NSW waters and the 13 sea snakes recorded in NSW waters.

First published in October 2020; second edition published July 2021.