General Organization for the Conservation of Corals and Turtles in the Red Sea
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Saudi Arabia
Organization / Project Name: General Organization for the Conservation of Corals and Turtles in the Red Sea
Description: Conservation of corals and sea turtles and their habitats in the Red Sea
Species of focus: Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): No
Primary Areas of Work: Policy, In water research, Rescue and rehabilitation, Satellite telemetry, Fisheries bycatch reduction / management, Genetic sampling, Stranding response, Beach protection, Community development, Grantmaking, Toxin sampling, Nesting beach monitoring, Pollution mitigation, Environmental education/community outreach