Friends of Virgin Islands National Park

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Friends of Virgin Islands National Park

Country: Virgin Islands, United States

Organization / Project Name: Virgin Islands National Park Sea Turtle Program

Website: https://friendsvinp.org/

Email: vinpturtes@friendsvinp.org

Description: Friends of Virgin Islands National Park protects and preserves the natural and cultural resources of Virgin Islands National Park while connecting visitors to the park and the park to the community.

Species of focus: Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)

Volunteer program: Yes

Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes

Primary Areas of Work: In water research, Community development, Nesting beach monitoring, Genetic sampling, Environmental education/community outreach, Stranding response

Facebook Profile: https://facebook.com/friendsvinp

Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/friendsvinp/

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