There is a lot of blogworthy turtle news today, but I think this story wins.

Under pressure from conservationists, Cuba's Fisheries Ministry has finally banned the harvest of marine turtles along its beaches and in its waters. This is especially good news for the critically endangered hawksbill turtle. Until now, Cuba has been able to legally take 500 hawksbill turtles each year for their business of shell export. All marine turtles that swim Cuban waters will benefit from this ban, which is to stay in effect until scientific evidence proves that the hawskbill is on the rebound.

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Cuba bans marine turtle hunt
Camagüey takes actions favouring the protection of turtles
Cuba Ends Turtle Hunt-WWF
Cuba bans turtle hunt
Cuba Bans Turtle Hunt to Protect Species