Fauna & Flora International

The Purpose of This Project Is to Support a Partnership of Government, University, Ngo, Private Entities and Communities to Develop a Sea Turtle Conservation Program in Myanmar to Recover Depleted But Historically Important Regional Populations of Olive Ridley, Green and Hawksbill Sea Turtles. the Intent Is to Support a Newly Formed Sea Turtle Working Group of These Aforementioned Partners to Develop a National and Grassroots Conservation Program to Address the Threats of Poaching of Eggs and Turtles and Threats of Bycatch From Artisanal and Industrial Fisheries. Activities Include: 1) Organize the Annual Meeting of the Marine Turtle Working Group of Government, Ngos, University and Private Sea Turtle Stakeholders; 2) Conduct Training Workshops for Sea Turtle Surveyors in Three Regional Locations of the Coast; 3) Implement Monitoring and Nest Protection Programs at Six Key Nesting Sites; 4) Develop Education and Awareness Materials About Protected Status of Sea Turtles, Threats and Safe Release of Accidentally Captured Sea Turtles in Fishing Gear and Distribute to Fisherman, Traders and at Schools; 5) Continue to Assess Hatchery Management Practices, and Implement Best Management Practices; and 6) Facilitate Development and Implementation of National Action Plan With All Key Stakeholders.