New awareness activity for the youngest
A fable that explains the life and challenges of a small hawksbill sea turtle born in São Tomé and Príncipe until she reaches her development area.
our mission
PROTECT
Improve the monitoring, protection and research of the main nesting and foraging areas.
TRANSFORM
Transform and empower members of the local communities in conservation leaders.
DEVELOP
Alternative economic activities for former poachers and traders or sea turtle by-products of coastal communities.
AWARE
Communicate, educate and aware for the social value, cultural and economic of threatened species conservation and environment.
INVOLVE
Involve governmental and non-governmental organzations to a better application of the law and sustainable management of marine and coastal ecossystems.
WHERE WE ARE
São tomé
On the island of São Tomé, this conservation program, develops its monitoring activities on 75 km of beach. 77 beaches are monitored in the north, east and south of the island, as well as on the beaches of Ilhéu das Rolas. In addition to the main nesting beaches, the feeding and resting areas of sea turtles off São Tomé Island are also monitored.
on going projects
PARTICIPATE
There are several ways to participate in this Program and to support the conservation of sea turtles and marine and coastal ecosystems.