Empirical data on artisanal marine turtle extraction in Somalia remains exceptionally scarce. This study documents the socio-economic drivers, operational methods, and local perceptions surrounding the illicit capture of marine turtles at artisanal landing sites along the Mogadishu and Adale coasts. Using purposive and snowball sampling, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 active artisanal fishermen and 5 institu...