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Sea Turtle Monitoring and Conservation
Ibeju-Lekki Coastal Area, Lagos State, Nigeria
This project supports the monitoring and protection of endangered sea turtle species along the Ibeju-Lekki coastline through systematic beach patrols, nest protection, data collection, and community engagement to reduce poaching and promote sustainable coexistence.
Conservation & Monitoring12 months$320 monthly
Objectives
- Conduct regular beach patrols to identify and protect sea turtle nesting sites
- Collect and document data on nesting frequency
- species identification
- and hatchling success
- Reduce illegal harvesting of turtle eggs through community awareness campaigns
- Train and empower local volunteers in ethical wildlife monitoring practices
- Engage coastal communities in conservation stewardship and reporting
Deliverables
- Baseline nesting activity report (Month 1)
- Monthly monitoring logs with geotagged photos and field data
- 3 quarterly conservation progress reports
- Community outreach and education documentation
- Final sea turtle conservation impact report