University of Ghana

The Sea Turtle Directory

University of Ghana

Country: Ghana

Organization / Project Name: Ghana Turtle Conservation Project

Email: aagyekumhene@gmail.com

Description: We conduct nightly nesting surveys from September to January.

Species of focus: Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea)

Volunteer program: Yes

Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes

Primary Areas of Work: Satellite telemetry, Environmental education/community outreach, Nesting beach monitoring, Genetic sampling

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