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A national review is underway in Vanuatu to determine the current state of marine turtle management and conservation in the country. The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is among the five species of turtles in Vanuatu that is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

It is the first of its kind since Vanuatu gained independence in 1980. The NEPIP aims to: 1) provide for the co-ordination of related activities; 2) promote the environmentally sound and safe management and conservation of the natural resources and environment of Vanuatu; and 3) outline the operational matters necessary to implement