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State Needs Tougher Rules To Protect Softshell Turtles
Gov. Charlie Crist, who successfully fought plans to take the manatee of the state's endangered list last year, is once again using his influence on behalf of an imperiled Florida creature. This time the softshell turtle. ...more
December 8, 2008
Crist Wants Ban On Harvesting Of Freshwater Turtles
Gov. Charlie Crist told Florida wildlife officials on Thursday that he wants to ban the harvesting of wild freshwater turtles, which are served as delicacies in Asia. ...more
November 20, 2008
Biologists Want Ban On Turtle Hunting In Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- A huge demand for Florida's freshwater turtles in Asia is sparking a debate over harvest limits. ...more
November 19, 2008
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