Bio-diversity

The Turtle Conservation Project seeks to ensure the survival of the globally threatened sea turtles that occupy Anguilla`s waters. The hawksbill, the smallest of the Caribbean sea turtle, is the most abundant nesting species in Anguilla.A 5 year moratorium was enacted in May 1995, the first step in the protection of sea turtles in Anguilla. This project fits within national and international priorities to protect sea turtles. Project activities will include - a compilation of data on the contemporary status and distribution of sea turtles in Anguilla and use of the information collected to design and implement scientifically sound sea turtle conservation and management programmes; -public awareness and education (including the production of posters and flyers, an exhibition and presentations) -capacity building of local institutions for turtle conservation and management programmes.

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