How SOS Tartarugas is helping to provide the much needed protection of turtes and education of people on this endangered species. SOS Tartarugas are based on the island of Sal.
Contrary to popular belief the season is not quite over! On Sunday we found two nests on Algodoeiro (one in front of Resort Group and one in front of Cotton Bay). Both nests were moved into the Surf Beach hatchery as we have encountered yet another problem in this area - dogs are digging up nests a few days before they are due to hatch - as human habitation grows so dogs follow. These two nests are expected to have a longer than usual incubation period and will probably not hatch until close to Christmas day. (Could make a great Christmas present). more
There really is never a dull moment working with turtles on Sal and yesterday was no exception. The day started with the worst possible news – a turtle had been killed on Kite Beach sometime between 3am and 6am last night. Two of the Rangers found her remains and let me know right away. more
The first Beach Clean of 2010 was held on Sunday 20th June and as you can see from the photos if was great success. The beach from Grijinha all the way to Kite Beach has been transformed THANK YOU so much to all the volunteers who gave up their Sunday morning to help make such a difference.
There will be more Beach Cleans during the season - dates TBA
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