GEPOG
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: French Guiana
Organization / Project Name: French Guiana Stranding Network
Email: reseau.echouages.guyane@gmail.com
Description: The French Guiana Stranding Network(REG) was created in 2014 by local environmental steakholders. It is made up of correspondents spread throughout the territory, who are trained to intervene in the event of a marine mammal or sea turtle rescue or stranding. GEPOG currently coordinates this network.
Species of focus: Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): No
Primary Areas of Work: Stranding response, Genetic sampling, Rescue and rehabilitation
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/ReseauEchouagesGuyane/?locale=fr_FR