The National Action Plans (NAPs) that expired in 2016 were renewed for five years after it was determined that numerous threats still existed.
SEA TURTLES AND IGUANAS OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
Five species of sea turtles are affected. Beaches serve as nesting sites, while coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds are valued as sources of food and shelter.
The Iguana Native to the Lesser Antilles, is one of the world's most endangered land reptiles. In the French West Indies, this population has declined among other things, by the increase inpopulations d’The common iguana and the destruction of its habitats.
A NATIONAL ACTION PLAN TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THREATENED SPECIES
With the goal of halting biodiversity loss by dthe necessary actions à the conservation of protected and endangered species, lThe Sea Turtle National Action Plan will address habitat protection, reconciling fishing activities, continuing scientific monitoring, and raising awareness among the public. For For the iguanas of the Lesser Antilles, the actions will focus on on the control of the common iguana and the conciliation dhuman activities and the life cycle of the Lesser Antilles iguana.
The full article is available for download on this website in the Antilla magazine special issue on sustainable development.
Original Text: Deal Martinique
