Hawksbill Turtles (Protection) Regulations, 1977 (S.I. No. 95 of 1977). Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Regulation Date 1977 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Official Gazette, p. 237. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Turtles International trade Endangered species Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations prohibit the purchase, sale or export of any preserved or stuffed Hawksbill turtle or any part thereof without an authorization of the Minister. The Regulations do not apply to shells of Hawksbill turtles. Full text English References - Legislation Amended by Hawksbill Turtles (Protection) (Amendment) Regulations, 1978 (S.I. No. 106 of 1978). Legislation | Seychelles | 1978 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Animal welfare, Turtles, International trade, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX