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 Minibie-Akassa to test and implement a practical measure for reducing sea turtle interactions with fishing gear.
Email: arikpoeteng2000@yahoo.com
Description: Low-cost bycatch-reduction measure
Species of focus: Loggerheads (Caretta caretta), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): No
Primary Areas of Work: Fisheries bycatch reduction / management
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