MILLER; 



existing organizations with conservation mandates 

 and take the larger view and help one another. 



Conservation of sea turtles in Saudi Arabia is 

 just beginning. The past two years of field work 

 have included tagging, censusing, and 

 interviewing. Shortly, a recommendation will go 

 to the government with the expectation that sea 

 turtles will receive protection in both the 

 Arabian and Red Seas. Neighboring countries are 

 becoming more sensitive to the conservation needs 

 of turtles. 



WALTERS ; Periodic public review of the role of the WATS is 



needed. The most important results have been to 

 stimulate basic research work and sensitivity in 

 the field. To continue this dialogue and begin 

 looking at mechanisms for training of field 

 workers is very important. Although WATS has 

 provided technical support, local field skills 

 should be developed. We have come a long way and 

 need to keep it up. 



Open to the national representatives. 



JAILDAGIAN: 



CHANG; 



FOSTER; 



KAUFMANN; 



Further efforts should be encouraged to enlist the 

 public and promote education, especially 

 concerning beach protection. 



Pollution problems are of concern, especially a 

 contract that will bring 200,000 tons of ash 

 including 7 tons of heavy metals and other toxic 

 products to Panama for construction of a road. 



She mentioned three years of personal involvement 

 in offering assistance to countries in 

 establishing marine sanctuaries. The greatest 

 need had been for advice in setting up educational 

 programs. Materials have been put together on 

 this and on creative financing. These are 

 available on request from the U.S. National 

 Representative . 



The first meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena 

 Convention will meet next week. All national 

 representatives are urged to ensure that their 

 government's delegation is prepared to address 

 constructively the subject of special protected 

 areas. 



CINTRON; 



We tend to think in a piece meal fashion about sea 

 turtles. We need to think holistically and design 



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