Hawaii Preparatory Academy Sea Turtle Research Program
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: United States (Hawaii, Palmyra Atoll, and Jarvis Island)
Organization / Project Name: Hawaii Preparatory Academy Sea Turtle Research Program
Website: turtle.hpa.edu
Email: laura.jim@hpa.edu
Description: The HPA Sea Turtle Research Program's mission is to contribute towards the conservation of sea turtles worldwide through education, research, and advocacy, working with students and community members to actualize their passion and commitment to a healthier marine environment. Working at a K-12 school the project offers students the opportunity to join scientific efforts focused on the recovery of endangered sea turtles. Since 1987, HPA students and faculty have captured, studied, and tagged over 3,900 turtles throughout the Hawaiian Islands and at international research sites in Japan, New Caledonia, Fiji, American Samoa, and the Republic of Vanuatu.
Species of focus: Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Loggerheads (Caretta caretta)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): No
Primary Areas of Work: Satellite telemetry, In water research, Environmental education/community outreach