Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Nigeria
Organization / Project Name: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria/ Ph.D. Research on Sea Turtles conservation
Website: https://abu.edu.ng
Email: academicoffice@abu.edu.ng
Description: Monitoring and Assessing Sea Turtles Bycatch in Artisanal and Commercial Fishing in the Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria, with a Focus on Nesting Sites in Akasa, Bonny, Andoni, Eket, Bakasi.
Species of focus: Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Loggerheads (Caretta caretta)
Volunteer program: No
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Nesting beach monitoring, Beach protection, Environmental education/community outreach, Fisheries bycatch reduction / management
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