Book Talk: The Last Turtlemen of the Caribbean with Sharika D. Crawford

The Story of the Turtlemen: Navigating the Waters of Caribbean HistoryWho are the turtlemen of the Cayman Islands? In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Sharika Crawford, historian and author of The Last Turtleman of the Caribbean delves into the history and cultural significance of sea turtle hunting in the Caribbean, particularly focusing on the turtlemen of the Cayman Islands. She discusses the rich maritime culture that has often been overshadowed by plantation histories in the Caribbean, how turtle hunting evolved from a subsistence activity to a commercial enterprise, driven by demand for turtle meat and tortoiseshell products in global markets, the socio-economic dynamics of turtle hunting, including the class structures that emerged and the environmental implications.Connect with Sharika Crawfordwww.sharikacrawford.comhttps://x.com/SharikaCrawfo17 The Last Turtlemen of the Caribbean Waterscapes of Labor, Conservation, and Boundary Making Episodes referencedCaribbean Foodways with Dr. Candice Goucher Resources and ArticlesLions in Africa: Lincoln University Alumni in Kwame Nkrumah’s Ghana, 1951–1966Dr. Archie Carr The Sea Around Us, Rachel Carson Peter Matthiessen World History Connected review of The Last TurtlemenSupport the showWhat is moreish? | more·​ish ˈmōrish | informal, of food, causing a desire for moreIf you are enjoying the podcast, consider supporting the show to help us continue to make great content. Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce