Bio-diversity

Chelonia mydas (green turtle) is one of the endangered species in IUCN (1998) criteria. Green Turtles are also listed under animal species certainly need protected with Bern Convention that was signed by our Country. Samanda is one of the most important C. mydas nesting areas out of three notable beaches in Turkey. The harmful affects of mostly human activities on turtles are discussed in many national and international platforms by many researches. Especially the conservation studies in Samanda Beaches have been encouraged for the last tree- year by the government and the useful results have been got in conservation of sea turtles in Samanda . The local residents will take some precaution by auto control after giving enough education to the residents about the need of conservation of some endangered species. The aims of this project are either determine of the nest potential in Samanda Beach or arrange the educational programs to the local fishermen and to primary and secondary school students as a target people. Besides this project add the local residents to the conservation studies actively and therefore this project trigger the sustainable conservation studies.

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