Turtle Up
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Ghana
Organization / Project Name: Turtle Up
Website: https://turtleup.org/
Email: admin@turtleup.org
Description: At Turtle Up, we are dedicated to the conservation of Ghana’s sea turtles through a holistic, community-based approach. Our initiatives focus on conservation, education, community transformation, and sustainability. By integrating local communities into our efforts, we aim to create a harmonious environment where both marine wildlife and people can thrive together. Turtle Up is dedicated to inspiring global action by transforming knowledge into practice and championing healthy marine ecosystems with a specific focus on sea turtles.
Species of focus: Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: In water research, Environmental education/community outreach, Fisheries bycatch reduction / management, Beach protection, Policy, Satellite telemetry, Nesting beach monitoring
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