SpeSeas
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Organization / Project Name: SpeSeas
Website: www.speseas.org
Email: info@speseas.org
Description: We are Trinbagonian scientists, conservationists, and communicators who wish to make positive changes to the way the ocean is used and managed in our country, our region and our world. We use research on marine ecosystems to inform the development and implementation of marine-conservation measures. We cultivate ocean literacy and environmental stewardship through education and empowerment. We advocate for inclusive integrated management and governance of marine ecosystems. Our vision is healthy marine ecosystems that are sustainably managed to benefit Trinidad and Tobago. We were established in 2017 and have a number of diverse projects. In 2023 we launched the Turtle Spotter Challenge, a citizen science project. We are moving towards executing more in-water sea turtle research including satellite telemetry.
Species of focus: Loggerheads (Caretta caretta), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Volunteer program: No
Tourist activities (Y/N): No
Primary Areas of Work: Environmental education/community outreach, In water research, Stranding response
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/SpeSeas/
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/speseas_tt/