Turtles in New Zealand waters are protected. Advice to this effect has been received by Mr V. Salek, the honorary secretary of the New Zealand Deep Sea Anglers’ Association, from the Department of Industries and Commerce. The Departmental communication states that both the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and the Juth or leathery turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) are strictly protected, and that the taking of them, or having them in possession, is an offence under the Animals Protection and Game Act. Turtles are only occasionally seen in New Zealand waters, and are evidently stray specimens from warmer seas further to the north. This year two turtles were caught off the eastern coast of North Auckland.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 April 1939, Page 2
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