Yayasan Konservasi Laut (YKL) Indonesia
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Indonesia
Organization / Project Name: Yayasan Konservasi Laut (YKL) Indonesia
Website: https://yklindonesia.org/
Email: info@yklindonesia.org
Description: Yayasan Konservasi Laut (YKL) Indonesia is a non-governmental organization established in 1997, dedicated to coastal and marine conservation in Indonesia. YKL Indonesia works closely with coastal and small island communities, government institutions, academics, and national and international partners to support ecosystem rehabilitation, sustainable small-scale fisheries, and community-based natural resource management. Through collaboration, capacity building, and policy engagement, YKL Indonesia promotes fair, inclusive, and locally grounded governance to ensure healthy marine ecosystems and resilient coastal livelihoods.
Species of focus: Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Environmental education/community outreach, Community development, Beach protection, Fisheries bycatch reduction / management, Nesting beach monitoring
Facebook Profile: https://facebook.com/yklindonesia
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/yklindonesia
Twitter Profile: https://x.com/yklindonesia