University of Ghana
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Ghana
Organization / Project Name: Ghana Turtle Conservation Project
Email: aagyekumhene@gmail.com
Description: We conduct nightly sea turtle nesting surveys from September to January, and then weekly daytime surveys from February to August. Community participation, outreach, and education is also important.
Species of focus: Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Environmental education/community outreach, Fisheries bycatch reduction / management, Nesting beach monitoring, Genetic sampling