NWRA/Leatherback Turtle Nesting Habitat Restoration Project
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Puerto Rico
Organization / Project Name: NWRA/Leatherback Turtle Nesting Habitat Restoration Project
Website: https://www.refugeassociation.org/
Email: jcastroprieto@refugeassociation.org
Description: The goal of this project is to restore sea turtle nesting beaches in Puerto Rico, and to reduce threats affecting these endangered species and their habitats. This project is supported by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and is a collaborative effort among the National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA), the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (PRDNER), Chelonia PR, ATMAR, Tortugueros del Sur, Tortugueros del CEN, Vida Marina, Yo Amo al Tinglar, Siete Quillas, Tortugueros de Isla Verde, TICATOVE, among other community-based groups.
Species of focus: Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea)
Volunteer program: Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Pollution mitigation, Beach protection, Nesting beach monitoring
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/leatherbackpr/
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/leatherbackpr