SA Turtles Citizen Science Initiative
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: South Africa
Organization / Project Name: SA Turtles Citizen Science Initiative
Website: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/sa-turtles-citizen-science-initiative
Description: A growing citizen science initiative engaging divers, fishermen, and paddlers to record and share sea turtle sightings through an online platform, contributing to long-term in-water monitoring while raising public awareness and appreciation.
Species of focus: Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Loggerheads (Caretta caretta), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: In water research, Environmental education/community outreach
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/SAturtles
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/sa_turtles/