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Pestov M. V., Denisov D. ., Karpukhin A. ., Gnetneva A. N. Current state of internet trading of sea turtle (Cheloniidae) derivatives in Russia. Current Studies in Herpetology, 2023, vol. 23, iss. 1, pp. 36-43. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18500/1814-6090-2023-23-1-2-36-43
Current state of internet trading of sea turtle (Cheloniidae) derivatives in Russia
This paper reports the results of our monitoring the presence of advertisements for the sale of sea turtle (Cheloniidae) derivatives on the Internet in Russia in 2021 and 2023. Data on species, number, region of origin, market price and turnover rate of these derivatives are summarized. A brief analysis of the regulatory framework governing the turnover of sea turtle derivatives is given and the conclusion on the necessity of its adjustment is provided.
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