Hawksbill Turtles (Protection) (Amendment) Regulations, 1978 (S.I. No. 106 of 1978). Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Regulation Date 1978 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Official Gazette, p. 327. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Animal welfare Turtles International trade Protection of species Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations amend the Hawksbill Turtles (Protection) Regulations, 1977 by providing for the protection of female Hawksbill Turtle. No person shall catch, kill, harpoon or otherwise take possession of any female Hawksbill Turtle in areas specified in the Schedule to these Regulations. Full text English References - Legislation Amends Hawksbill Turtles (Protection) Regulations, 1977 (S.I. No. 95 of 1977). Legislation | Seychelles | 1977 Keyword: Turtles, International trade, Endangered species, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX