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To end turtle hunting, an African island state embraced the hunters
The island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe is home to unique species and rich marine ecosystems, including threatened sea turtles. In 2014, the country enacted a law banning the trade and possession of sea turtles, which, paired with local conservation …