The Journal of the National Science Foundation Sri Lanka publishes results research in all aspects and Technology. journal also has a website at http://www.nsf.gov.lk/. 2021 Impact Factor: 0.682The JNSF provides immediate open access to its content on principle that making freely available public supports greater global exchange knowledge.Cover :Leatherback (a), green (b - adult & f hatchli...

Abstract Background Hawksbill turtles ( Eretmochelys imbricata ) are Critically Endangered throughout their global range, and concerningly little is known about this species in the Red Sea. With large-scale coastal development projects underway northern Sea, it critical to understand movement habitat use patterns of hawksbill environmentally unique region, so that effective conservation strateg...

Estimates of illegal wildlife trade vary significantly and are often based on incomplete datasets, inferences from CITES permits or customs seizures. As a result, annual global estimates can by several billions US dollars. Translating these figures into species extraction rates is equally challenging, estimating take accurately not achievable for many species. Due to their nesting strategies th...

Abstract Understanding how aquatic animals select and partition resources provides relevant information about community dynamics that can be used to help manage conservation efforts. The critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle ( Eretmochelys imbricata ) spends an extended part of its juvenile development in coastal waters. A strong proclivity remain resident small areas, often high density, ...