Environmental Awareness Group
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Antigua and Barbuda
Organization / Project Name: Environmental Awareness Group/ Antigua Marine Conservation Program
Email: miquel@eagantigua.net
Description: The goal of the Antigua Marine Conservation Project is the ultimately to conserve and protect key marine spaces thorough a focusing on understanding the spaces where sea turtles nest and inhabit. The project is currently focused on identifying key sea turtle nesting beaches, understanding threats to nesting sea turtles, invasive predator management, and training a base of dedicated local volunteers.
Species of focus: Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): No
Primary Areas of Work: Nesting beach monitoring, Stranding response, Community development, Beach protection
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/EAGAntigua/
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/eagantigua/
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/EAGAntigua