The previous Projects have indicated that Gjiri i Drinit is an important summer foraging ground for sea turtles, and may subsequently prove to be used as an overwintering area too; the benthos is rich in small invertebrates, bivalves and crustacea. The bay is also a possible developmental habitat for Caretta caretta, and occasionally Chelonia mydas, as well as providing a migratory corridor for marine turtles. Of particular importance is the presence of adult and adolescent male loggerheads, as their marine ecology is poorly understood.
This small project will continue to monitor turtle captures as well as will promote the importance of the area among students and local population.