Enhance conservation efforts in Eastern Pacific Leatherback foraging grounds in the Colombian South Pacific. Project will train fishermen on best practices to minimize injury to captured sea turtles, reduce the likelihood of post-release mortality, and promote the implementation of bycatch reduction measures.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Sea Turtles
Project Title: Assessment of Bycatch Risk for Leatherback Sea Turtles at Foraging Grounds in Colombia
Organization:
CIMAD
Project ID:
0310.24.081982
Description:
Award Amount:
$59980.22
Location:
TimbiquÃ, Saija, and Guapi, Colombia