Greece Turtle Conservation Project

Facts and figures

Every year over 2,500 nests are protected against human threats, predation and sea inundation
Nearly 4,000 turtles have been tagged in order to monitor their movements in the sea. Recently satellite transmitters have been used
Over 13,000 students participate every year in the educational programmes
Three permanent and 10 seasonal stations are operated by ARCHELON (GVI's partner) on Zakynthos, Peloponnesus and Crete.
Over 50 injured or sick turtles are treated every year at the Rescue Centre at Glyfada (Athens)