Serena Beach Resort & Spa (SBRS)
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Kenya
Organization / Project Name: Serena Beach Resort & Spa Turtle Conservation Program
Website: https://www.serenahotels.com/serena-beach
Description: Serena Beach Resort & Spa (SBRS) has been a steward for sea turtle conservation since 1993. This critical program goes beyond protecting these magnificent creatures – it’s a stand for the health of our planet. SBRS focuses its conservation efforts on three main sea turtle species, classified by IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species: Hawksbill Turtle (critically endangered), Green Turtle (endangered) and Olive Ridley Turtle (vulnerable). The program safeguards the eggs through the use of protective cages within the SBRS property.
Species of focus: Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Environmental education/community outreach, Fisheries bycatch reduction / management, Beach protection, Nesting beach monitoring
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/serena.beach.resort.and.spa
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/serena.mombasa/