Equilibrio Azul
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Ecuador
Organization / Project Name: Equilibrio Azul
Website: http://www.equilibrioazul.org
Email: voluntarios@equilibrioazul.org
Description: Sea turtle research and conservation project running since 2004 in the most important area for sea turtles in continental Ecuador. Work is both in nesting beaches and in foraging areas in-water. Year round project.
Species of focus: Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): No
Primary Areas of Work: In water research, Fisheries bycatch reduction / management, Beach protection, Nesting beach monitoring, Genetic sampling, Satellite telemetry, Environmental education/community outreach
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/equilibrio.azul/
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/equilibrioazul/
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/equilibrioazul