Egypt

Conservation of Marine Turtles in the Mediterranean Region Phase I

Coastal exploration for the identification of potential areas for marine turtle nesting along the Mediterranean Egypt coast.
Evaluation of the quality of beaches for marine turtle nesting (known and/or new sites) identification of suitable beaches, threats and pressures.
Collect samples from nesting female/stranding turtles for genetic and isotope analysis.
Organization of awareness campaigns about the conservation of marine turtles, the illegal trade and interaction with fisheries on the main coastal cities (beaches, schools etc.)

National Coordinator: Mr Said Abdelwarith

Partners: EEAA (Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency)

Monitoring of known nesting sites & Exploration of new beaches to identify possible new nesting sites.
Set up a new national stranding network and collect stranding data.
Assessment of the implementation of the National Action Plan for the conservation of sea turtles in Egypt.

National Coordinator: Mr. Mohamed Said Abdelwarith & Luay Zonkel

Partners: Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency: EEAA