Sea turtles conservation
What we do?
COBEC aims to reduce turtle bycatch by working with fisheries to switch to more turtle-friendly fishing hooks (“circle” hooks) and advocates for the use of devices that exclude turtles from nets.
We work all around to establish marine protected areas (MPA) to ensure sea turtles have a safe place to nest, feed and migrate freely.
Threats
FISHERIES BYCATCH
Sea turtles need to reach the surface to breathe, and therefore many drown once caught. Known as bycatch, it is a serious hazard for green turtles. As fishing activity expands, this threat is more of a problem.
HABITAT LOSS
Green turtle feeding grounds such as seagrass beds are also at risk from coastal development onshore, which leads to pollution and sedimentation in the nearby waters.
OVERHARVESTING AND ILLEGAL TRADE
The green turtle continues to be hunted and its eggs harvested. Much of that is for human consumption, but trade of turtle parts remains a profitable business.
Today, human activities put more pressure on nature than ever before, but it’s also humans who have the power to change this trajectory. Together, we can address the greatest threats to life on this planet and protect the natural resources that sustain and inspire us.
Community empowerment
COBEC aims to reduce turtle bycatch by working with fisheries to switch to more turtle-friendly fishing hooks (“circle” hooks) and advocates for the use of devices that exclude turtles from nets.
We work all around to establish marine protected areas (MPA) to ensure sea turtles have a safe place to nest, feed and migrate freely.
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