EarthLanka with Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservation Project
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Sri Lanka
Organization / Project Name: Establish Community led-satellite tracking systems for Hawksbill and Green Turtles to identify blue corridors along Sri Lanka south west coasts. collaborative project with Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservation Project
Website: https://youth.earthlanka.net/ / http://www.marineturtles.webs.com/
Email: projects@earthlanka.net
Description: This project aims to identify key marine habitats and migratory corridors used by Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) and Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) originating from Induruwa, Sri Lanka, through community-led satellite tracking and applied conservation research.
Species of focus: Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Beach protection, Satellite telemetry, Environmental education/community outreach, Nesting beach monitoring
Facebook Profile: https://web.facebook.com/pages/Induruwa%20Sea%20Turtle%20Conservation%20Project/1053303568028908
Instagram Profile: earthlankayouthnetwork/
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/Earthlankanet