# Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions Applicable to Fishing and Scientific Research Activities
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2001-12-31 · Effective 2001-12-31 · 66 FR 67495
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-31976
- **Category:** other
- **Species:** sea turtle
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 67495
- **Publication date:** 2001-12-31
- **Effective date:** 2001-12-31
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No.010607150-1264-02
## Abstract

NMFS is amending the sea turtle handling and resuscitation regulation. Recent scientific and technical information indicates that the current procedures need to be updated. This measure is necessary to improve the handling of sea turtles that are incidentally captured during scientific research or fishing activities.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/12/31/01-31976/sea-turtle-conservation-restrictions-applicable-to-fishing-and-scientific-research-activities)
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