Turtles

Community-Based Marine Turtle Conservation in Western Madagascar

To integrate local fishers and community members into marine turtle monitoring, conservation and awareness-raising work in west Madagascar.

Enhancing the Conservation of Sea Turtles and Mangroves in Kenya

The project aim is to enhance the conservation of sea turtles and mangroves by promoting sustainable utilization of marine resources through enhanced community participation. The project will promote and encourage sustainable fishing practices to reduce the pressures of overfishing and illegal fishing that threaten sea turtles.

Cook Islands Turtle Project: Assessment of Sea Turtles at Palmerston Atoll, Southern Cook Islands

The aim of the project is to assess nesting abundance & distribution; turtle species present; identify threats & impacts; community education & training; develop support network; update Biodiversity assessments.

Integrated Coastal Management in Pusong Cium Island for Habitat of Tuntong Laut (Batagur borneoensis)

The aim of the project is to conserve the habitats and species of Tuntong Laut (Batagur borneoensis) through the integrated coastal management by involving all relevant stakeholders.

Conservation of Nesting Leatherback & Hawksbill Turtles Populations and their Habitats in Carriacou Island, Grenada, West Indies

The aim of the project is to protect two critically endangered sea turtle species & their nests via conservation activities, increasing awareness and economic benefits among local communities.

Crocodilian and Freshwater Turtle Research and Conservation Project, Uttarakhand, India

This study aims at developing baseline information on crocodilian and freshwater turtle populations in Corbett Tiger Reserve. This would be important so as to compare and document population growth and reproductive success of these species within Corbett Tiger Reserve so as to develop effective conservation plans for these species within the Reserve.

Sea Turtle Activity in an Approved Aquaculture Site, Mouth of the Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica

The project aims to visually survey an approved tuna aquaculture site and record the presence of endangered green and critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles therein.

Enhancing Nest Protection of the Critically Endangered Hawksbill Turtle in the Bahía de Jiquilisco-Xiriualtique Biosphere Reserve, El Salvador

Our project aims to examine the social and biological impacts of connecting payments for hawksbill nest protection in hatcheries to hatching success. Concurrently, we aim to facilitate the formation of a local hawksbill conservation network to build local capacity and cultivate values for long-term sustainable resource use.

Ecology of Female Eastern Pacific Green Turtle (Chelonia Mydas Agassizzi) and their Nests at Naranjo Beach, Santa Rosa National Park, Costa Rica

To implement a long term monitoring and recovery program of the East Pacific green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizzi), at Naranjo beach, Santa Rosa National Park, Costa Rica.

Hatchery for Marine Turtles on the Santa Luzia Island

This project aims to create a hatchery for the eggs of sea turtles Caretta caretta on the Santa Luzia Natural Reserve in order to prevent them being eaten by the ghost crab and to form a data base on nesting beaches of the island.