Chapter 29.5. Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle of California Government Code >> Division 7. >> Title 1. >> Chapter 29.5.
(a) October 15, 2013, and every October 15 thereafter, is
hereby designated as Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle Conservation Day.
(b) The Legislature encourages California public schools to
include Pacific leatherback sea turtles in their teaching lessons and
curriculum whenever possible.
(c) The Legislature encourages state and federal agencies,
nongovernmental agencies, fishers, coastal tour operators, and other
interested stakeholders to establish and participate in a statewide,
voluntary Pacific leatherback sea turtle watch to record sightings of
the Pacific leatherback sea turtle in California and West Coast
waters.
(d) The Legislature encourages state and federal agencies to build
cooperative relationships with the Western Pacific island nations
where Pacific leatherback sea turtles return to nest in order to
increase awareness and conservation of this critically endangered
species.
(e) The Legislature urges state and federal agencies to take
proactive conservation measures and prevent further threats to
Pacific leatherback sea turtles and their habitats.