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SURVIE DES TORTUES MARINES

This project aims to strengthen activities relevant to the conservation and protection of sea turtles on the island of Boa Vista. Firstly, to improve knowledge on the biology and ecology of sea turtles, through scientific research and standardisation of monitoring methodologies for all Boa Vista teams. The results obtained will be shared with the relevant authorities to improve sea turtle conservation and management plans on Boa Vista Island. Strengthening the common online database will improve the overview and surveys for loggerhead turtles in Boa Vista.

This project also aims to strengthen the protection of sea turtle sites (feeding and breeding habitats), through improving effective patrolling of nesting beaches and breeding areas and mitigating impacts on their habitats (predation, flooding, poaching, site disturbance, etc.).

The involvement of national and local communities in sea turtle conservation and protection activities is crucial for the long-term and sustainable protection and conservation of these important sites.