Degradation of nesting beaches and human disturbance are key threats facing green and loggerhead turtles in the Mediterranean.
Greece, Turkey and Cyprus, where most turtles congregate, have a long history of nesting site monitoring and protection in some locations could be improved.
Climate change is also affecting the migration and reproduction patterns, with nesting sites moving westward.
Protecting sea turtle nesting sites
Mediterranean Basin(c) iStock-506443520
Working through a partnership, we aim to ensure that critical sea turtle nesting habitats are well managed by:
- reinforcing regional coordination and partnership sustainability
- increasing knowledge to create a baseline for effective conservation
- securing long-term buy-in for sea turtle conservation
- scaling up site protection
Caretta caretta, Tunisia (c) CEPF
Geography
Principal nesting activity occurs in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus, while in the southern Mediterranean in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia, other key areas of knowledge and protection.
Partners
Budget 2020-2022
MAVA allocation: EUR 1.2 million
Total budget 2020-2022: EUR 1.8 million
Co-funding: EUR 600’000
Contact
