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Turtle Conservation Project

The Turtle Conservation Project seeks to ensure the survival of the globally threatened sea turtles that occupy Anguilla's waters. The hawksbill, the smallest of the Caribbean sea turtle, is the most abundant nesting species in Anguilla.A 5 year moratorium was enacted in May 1995, the first step in the protection of sea turtles in Anguilla. This project fits within national and international priorities to protect sea turtles. Project activities will include

- a compilation of data on the contemporary status and distribution of sea turtles in Anguilla and use of the information collected to design and implement scientifically sound sea turtle conservation and management programmes;

-public awareness and education (including the production of posters and flyers, an exhibition and presentations)

-capacity building of local institutions for turtle conservation and management programmes.

Project Snapshot

Grantee:

Anguilla National Trust

Country:

Barbados

Area Of Work:

Biodiversity

Operational Phase:

Phase 1

Grant Amount:

US$ 15,500.00

Co-Financing Cash:

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 14,500.00

Project Number:

GEF-ANG-97-G19

Start Date:

9/1997

End Date:

12/2001

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

Project Characteristics and Results

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

Not Applicable

Linkages gef projects

Not Applicable

Planning gef grant

Not Applicable

Planning non gef grant

Not Applicable

Gender Focus

Not included as part of the project.

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

Not included as part of the project.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

Not included as part of the project.

Policy Influence

The information and data collected during the project was used by the government to justify the extension of the sea turtle moratorium another five years.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

The project promises to have an extensive public awareness campaign on the conservation of marine turtles.

Policy Impact

The project was not planned to create or impact existing policy.

Notable Community Participation

The project will work with community groups, fishermen, hoteliers, boat owners and concerned citizens of Anguilla to gather the information necessary to design and implement sea turtle conservation and management programmes.

Capacity - Building Component

Training in seas turtle monitoring techniques will be an integral component of the project.

Project Results

The completed activities outlined in the project proposal include:

1. A survey of turtle nesting habitants (current and historical);

2. The production of a poster, 1000 flyers and an exhibition on turtle conservation;

3. A workshop on turtle conservation, aimed at school children;

4. The organization of turtle watches;

5. Training in turtle monitoring techniques;

6. Presentation at a WIDECAST (Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle) meeting.

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