Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

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Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

Country: Nigeria

Organization / Project Name: Sea turtle bycatch mitigation in artisanal fishing gear

Email: nicearik2@gmail.com

Description: Low-cost bycatch-reduction measure

Species of focus: Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Loggerheads (Caretta caretta), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea)

Volunteer program: Yes

Tourist activities (Y/N): No

Primary Areas of Work: Beach protection, Policy, Nesting beach monitoring, Fisheries bycatch reduction / management

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577019433871

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