Turtles (Protection) Regulations, 1979 (S.I. No. 95 of 1979). Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Regulation Date 1979 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Official Gazette, pp. 471-472. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Turtles International trade Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations prohibit the hunting for or possession of any turtle in the areas specified in the Schedule to these Regulations. Catching of turtles on the outer islands may only take place with consent of the owner of the island. The Regulations also prohibit the purchase, sale or export of any preserved or stuffed Hawksbill turtle or any part thereof without an authorization of the Minister. Full text English