Ahungalla Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka
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Conservation Sea Turtles for a better tomorrow
Ahungalla is a peaceful coastal village in Sri Lanka, close to popular beach destinations such as Bentota, Kosgoda, Balapitiya, Hikkaduwa, and Galle. This coastline is well known for sea turtle nesting beaches and marine conservation activities. The Ahungalla Sea Turtle Conservation Project focuses on protecting sea turtles through responsible care, education, volunteer support, beach cleanups, and awareness programs.
Sea turtles are ancient marine animals that travel across oceans and return to beaches to nest, playing an important role in marine ecosystems. However, they face serious threats such as plastic pollution, fishing injuries, egg poaching, coastal development, artificial lighting, and human disturbance. Our project promotes ethical conservation in Sri Lanka with a strong focus on education, awareness, and animal welfare.
What You will do
Turtle Feeding
Help care for our rescued sea turtles by assisting with their daily feeding and observing their health and behaviour. Learn about their nutritional needs and the importance of responsible turtle care while contributing to their protection and well-being. This hands-on experience gives volunteers a meaningful opportunity to support sea turtle conservation and understand the challenges these incredible marine animals face.
Hatchling Releases
Take part in the release of baby sea turtles and help them begin their journey into the ocean. Learn about the challenges hatchlings face and the importance of protecting them and their natural habitat. Your support contributes to responsible sea turtle conservation and gives these young turtles a better chance to thrive in the wild.
Night Patrols
Join our night patrols to help protect sea turtle nesting areas and support ongoing conservation efforts. Walk along the beach after dark, help monitor nesting activity, identify and protect vulnerable turtle nests, and collect important information about nesting behaviour. Your participation helps reduce threats to nesting turtles and hatchlings while providing valuable data that supports research and long-term sea turtle conservation.
Marine Education
Discover the fascinating world of marine life and learn about the importance of protecting our oceans. Take part in educational activities that explore sea turtles, their natural habitats, and the challenges they face in the wild. Share knowledge about responsible marine conservation, reducing pollution, protecting coastal ecosystems, and creating a safer environment for future generations of marine life.
Research & Data
Support important sea turtle conservation research by helping with monitoring, observation, and data collection activities. Learn how researchers track turtle behaviour, nesting patterns, and population trends while contributing valuable information to ongoing conservation projects. Your participation helps improve our understanding of sea turtles and supports effective strategies for protecting them and their natural habitats.
Beach Cleanups
Take part in beach cleanups and help keep our coastal environment clean, healthy, and safe for sea turtles and other marine life. Remove plastic, fishing materials, and other harmful waste that can threaten turtles and their natural habitat. Every cleanup makes a difference by reducing marine pollution, protecting nesting areas, and creating a cleaner coastline for both wildlife and local communities.
Protect Sea Turtles
1 Week To 18 Weeks Programs Available
1 WEEK
2 WEEK
1 Month
€150 /week
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