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Journal: Frontiers in Marine Science Sec.Marine Conservation and Sustainability · 2026

Socio-economic drivers and governance failures in the artisanal exploitation of marine turtles along the Mogadishu and Adale Coasts, Somalia

Authors: 1. Abdinajib Ismail Mohamud 2. Hassan Kasim Ali 3. M Mohamed Abdi Mohamed 4. Yusuf Hassan Mohamed

Empirical data on artisanal marine turtle extraction in Somalia remains exceptionally scarce. This study documents the socio-economic drivers, operational methods, and local perceptions surrounding the illicit capture of marine turtles at artisanal landing sites along the Mogadishu and Adale coasts. Using purposive and snowball sampling, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 active artisanal fishermen and […]

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