African Chelonian Institute

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African Chelonian Institute

Country: Senegal

Organization / Project Name: African Chelonian Institute

Website: www.africanchelonian.org

Email: info@africanchelonian.org

Description: Sea turtle foraging area conservation, rescue rehabilitation, Education outreach.

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

Volunteer program: Yes

Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes

Primary Areas of Work: Nesting beach monitoring, Policy, Fisheries bycatch reduction / management, Environmental education/community outreach

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/AfricanChelonianInstitute

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