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Conservation Potential and Management Strategies for Sea Turtles Along the West Coast of Banten Province, Indonesia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Damage to coastal habitats, natural disasters and the lack of data on sea turtle populations represent major challenges in managing sea turtles in the waters surrounding Banten province, Indonesia. This study aims to explore the potential of sea turtle populations on the west coast of Banten province to develop better management strategies. The present research involved a desktop study and a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis to assess effective management approaches. Results show opportunities for the improvement of sea turtle populations, nesting habitats, and hatching activities in the area. However, the absence of a comprehensive database and ongoing habitat degradation pose serious threats to sustainability. The SWOT analysis highlights the need for proactive measures, such as managing nesting habitats, establishing a detailed sea turtle database and promoting turtle conservation-based ecotourism. Effective management is expected to support the sustainability of sea turtle populations and improve habitat quality along the west coast of Banten province.

Source: Journal of Marine and Island Cultures

DOI: 10.21463/jmic.2025.14.2.22

Authors: Yayuk Sugianti, Mujiyanto, Adriani Sri Nastiti, Muta Ali Khalifa, Afifah Nurazizatul Hasanah, Ngurah Nyoman Wiadnyana

Institutions: Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, National Research and Innovation Agency

Language: English

Topic: Turtle Biology and Conservation

Subfield: Nature and Landscape Conservation

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Life below water, Life on land

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa