Who are they?
The Marine Turtle Conservation Project is a group of volunteer workers based in the Alagadi in Northern Cyprus.

What do they do?
In June, July, August and September the Marine Turtle Conservation Project monitor specific Northern Cyprus beaches for turtle activities. They document, study and protect nesting turtles on the island.
You can keep track of their daily activities, sightings and latest news on on their great blog website www.turtleproject09.blogspot.com/.

What does a volunteer do?
Volunteering is hard but rewarding work, the hours are long and expect to walk up to 20km a day in hot weather. Volunteers monitor nesting beaches during the night and some beaches during the day. They measure and tag turtles as part of the conservation project. They are also involved in education and public awareness initiatives, these include taking groups to the beaches at night to witness the nesting and hatching process.

What does it cost?
As a volunteer you will be expected to pay your airfare if you do not live in Northern Cyprus. You will need to contribute towards your accomodation and meals, although the project can help with fund raising.

How do i get involved?
There is a website: http://www.seaturtle.org/mtrg/projects/cyprus/
Or Email A.C.Broderick@exeter.ac.uk for an application form.