Our mission is to contribute to the conservation of sea turtles, working together with local communities to create a future where both sea turtles and people can thrive, while striving for a future in which sea turtles and their habitats are protected in a sustainable and healthy way, safe from the threats of extinction and destruction.
Mission
Actions
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Protection of sea turtles through monitoring of nesting beaches, nest management and anti-poaching efforts.
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Environmental education and community awareness-raising on marine conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.
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Community development, promoting initiatives that combine environmental conservation with local income generation.
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Scientific research and data collection to support the conservation and management of marine species.
History
Fundação Tartaruga was established in 2012 as a national non-profit organisation, growing out of the work begun by the Turtle Foundation on the island of Boa Vista in 2008. The organisation emerged in response to the high number of turtles being illegally captured, with the aim of strengthening sea turtle conservation through beach monitoring, community involvement and cooperation with local authorities and international partners.
About
Fundação Tartaruga
Cap Vert
Boa Vista