Overview

The KCWA and Bureni Turtle Watch compensation projects have had unprecedented success with over 120 turtle nests hatching in 2013 (5000 turtles), and 126 nests so far in 2014. This is one of the best turtle nesting areas on the East African coast.

Rationale

Whilst KCWA coastal patrols have hugely reduced turtle fatalities in nets there is a major need for a rehabilitation and research centre to improve our efforts to protect

Elements

Headquarters, equipment, scuba equipment, training, education, laboratory, tags and other research equipment