In view of the apparent drastic decline In view of the apparent drastic decline of loggerhead turtles in Australia, the lead conservation and fisheries management agencies in each jurisdiction will make every effort, care and precaution to reduce loggerhead mortality to almost zero.

In view of the apparent drastic decline of loggerhead turtles in Australia, the lead conservation and fisheries management agencies in each jurisdiction will make every effort, care and precaution to reduce loggerhead mortality to almost zero.

This plan identifies the steps necessary to reduce threats and thus begin the national recovery of all the listed marine turtles. Many of the impacts on marine turtles are common across the species and jurisdictions. It is intended that as far as possible the Commonwealth, States and the Northern Territory should address them collectively. The information contained in this recovery plan is based on the best information available at the time of drafting. The management and research actions have been developed accordingly. Relevant information that becomes available after publication of this plan will be incorporated in the review process that will follow implementation of the plan.