Project
Marine Turtle Conservation in Liberia’s Bassa Point, Little Bassa and Edina
Duration
2014 - 2015
Location
Liberia
Species protected
Green Turtle
Chelonia mydas
Hawksbill Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
Olive Ridley
Lepidochelys olivacea
Project objectives
- Increase understanding and awareness amongst communities about sea turtles, the fishery and endangered animals laws and regulations relating to their protection;
- Increase awareness about marine turtle conservation amongst school children and community members thanks to the enabling environment created by nature clubs associated to some schools;
Threats
Poaching
- Incite change in community perceptions and attitudes towards marine turtles;
- Identify and implement small-scale community projects to serve as benefit for the local people support to the project.
This project is implemented by Sea Turtle Watch.
