EPA- Hadhramaut government -the Coast
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Yemen
Organization / Project Name: EPA -YEMEN /Turtle protection
Website: @envihadr
Email: yslmkhaldb@gmail.com
Description: The Sharma region is considered one of the most important sea turtle nesting areas along the Yemeni coastline, containing nesting sites interspersed with rocky slopes that have formed a unique marine biodiversity, making it a safe haven for turtles. It provides her with both safety and food.
Species of focus: Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Loggerheads (Caretta caretta)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Pollution mitigation, Beach protection, Nesting beach monitoring, Satellite telemetry, Fisheries bycatch reduction / management, Rescue and rehabilitation, Environmental education/community outreach, Grantmaking
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