Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Nigeria
Organization / Project Name: Building on an existing community-based sea turtle monitoring effort, this project will work with fishers in Akassa to test and implement a practical measure for reducing sea turtle interactions with fishing gear.
Email: nicearik2@gmail.com
Description: Sea turtle bycatch in artisanal fishing gear
Species of focus: Loggerheads (Caretta caretta), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea)
Volunteer program: No
Tourist activities (Y/N): No
Primary Areas of Work: Fisheries bycatch reduction / management, Beach protection, Policy, Nesting beach monitoring
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