Kwata
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: French Guiana
Organization / Project Name: Sea turtles program
Website: https://www.kwata.net
Email: asso@kwata.net
Description: Kwata NGO has been involved in sea turtle conservation since its creation in 1994. It monitors egg-laying on the beaches of eastern French Guiana, and carries out awareness-raising campaigns. It also has experience in setting up natural hatcheries.
Species of focus: Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Community development, Environmental education/community outreach, Stranding response, Nesting beach monitoring, Rescue and rehabilitation
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/AssociationKWATA
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/association_kwata/