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Features the turtle farming industry in Louisiana. Number of turtle growers in the state; Overview of the ban on baby turtles issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration; Details on the production of baby turtles.

The article reports on the new responsible tourism campaign from the East Timorese government that focuses on the preservation of turtles which are popular food source for local residents.

Reports on Louisiana Senator D.A. Gautreaux's sponsorship of Senate Bill 161 which would create the Louisiana Aquatic Chelonian Research and Promotion Board. Goals of the legislation to make turtles safer to eat and to help farmers sell domestically; U.S. Food and Drug Administration's provision against the sale and distribution of baby turtles in 1970; Option for Louisiana turtle farmers to vote on whether to impose a tax on each turtle sold.

Reports on the turtle trade in Vietnam. Trade's impact on turtle survival.