OBJECTIVE

Protecting sea turtle populations on the nesting beaches of Acandí, through monitoring strategies, active conservation and community strengthening.

ACTIONS

• Nest protection (relocation to nurseries/enclosures)
• Monitoring and scientific research
• Community environmental education
• Local governance (collaboration with stakeholders)

RESULTS

• Entry of thousands of hatchlings into the sea
• Design of a population database
• Development of academic theses (University of Antioquia)
• Formulation of:
  • Beach management plan
  • Species conservation strategy
• Creation of the GILA community group
• Participation in the declaration of a protected area
• Foundation of the Colombian Sea Turtle Network