Lebanon

Sea turtle conservation in Lebanon (SPA/RAC) 

• Monitoring known nesting sites of marine turtles.
• Coastal exploration for the identification of new nesting beaches.
• Evaluation of the quality of beaches for marine turtle nesting (known and/or new beaches).
• Monitoring sea turtle nests’ temperatures.
• Organize awareness campaigns.
• Elaboration of National action plan for the conservation of marine turtles.

 National Coordinator: Mrs Lara Samaha

Partners: Ministry of Environment, Coastal nature reserve of Tyre