Fundação Príncipe
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: São Tomé and Príncipe
Organization / Project Name: Fundação Príncipe
Website: www.fundacaoprincipe.org
Email: info@fundacaoprincipe.org
Description: Fundação Príncipe (FP) is a local non-profit organization, based on Príncipe Island, with the mission to conserve and protect the biodiversity of Príncipe Island, inspiring current and future generations, contributing to the socio-economic development of local communities. The PROTETUGA project has been operating on the island since 2015, working together with regional authorities and a vast local and international community. The project aims to improve the conservation status of sea turtles and make Príncipe a sanctuary for the five species that frequent our waters. Working with local communities we demonstrate the benefits of turtle conservation and encourage participation in making the beaches and waters of Príncipe safe places for all the sea turtle species. Actions are developed along three lines: protection and monitoring; education and awareness-raising; & scientific investigation.
Species of focus: Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Loggerheads (Caretta caretta), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Volunteer program: No
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Nesting beach monitoring, Community development, Beach protection, Pollution mitigation, Satellite telemetry, In water research, Environmental education/community outreach
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/FundacaoPrincipe
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/fundacaoprincipe/
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/FundaPrincipe