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Turtles nesting on beaches, away from the safety of their ocean home, are caught and killed by poachers. Several sea turtle species are now critically endangered, and urgent action is needed to keep these majestic creatures from extinction. With your support, we can save them.

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    Situation

    A sea turtle’s life is troubled by human action at every stage. With poachers not only targeting turtle meat, but their eggs. Hatchlings that do make it to adulthood have to contend with the ruinous impacts of warming oceans, discarded fishing nets, the attention of poachers and the depletion of their habitats. It’s no surprise that turtle numbers are in decline.

    Solution

    EJF’s team in West Africa are working tirelessly to save these incredible animals. Working with communities in Ghana and Liberia, EJF are building networks of turtle defenders and advocates. These coastal custodians patrol beaches at night, safeguarding turtle nesting habitats and deterring poachers. With an understanding of what needs to change, we are also working to shift mindsets, improving local knowledge of how turtles help them too. We are already seeing results, and we cannot let things slip back now.

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    Categories

  • Animals Animals
  • Environment/Conservation Environment/​Conservation
  • Human Rights/Advocacy Human Rights/​Advocacy
  • Beneficiaries

    • General Public/Humankind General Public/​Humankind
    • Other Other