Naturalistes de Mayotte
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: France
Organization / Project Name: Discovering and monitoring of sea turtles nesting on the beach of Grande Saziley
Website: www.naturalistesmayotte.fr
Email: tortues@naturmay.org
Description: The non-profit organization "Les Naturalistes de Mayotte", organize several actions and activities to enhance the knowledges about sea turtles reproduction and habitats conservation. Examples of actions : nocturnal monitoring of sea turtles nesting, ecotouristic activities (egg laying observation), waste collection, removal of invasive species...
Species of focus: Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Environmental education/community outreach, Beach protection, Pollution mitigation, Nesting beach monitoring