Cape Verde SEASON_REPORT_2009.pdf
"...This year, 4 beaches are being patrolled and protected by Turtle Foundation: In the north, 5.4 km at Norte Beach; on the east coast 3 km at Canto Beach; in the south 7 km at Lacacão Beach (3 km monitored) and 4 km at Curral Velho Beach (see also separate Maps of Protected Area 2009) ..."
>Full report: Cape Verde mid-term report 2009.pdf
maps_TF_sea_turtle_protection09_boavista.pdf
Cape Verde News Sept 09_engl.pdf
Turtle_Foundation_Data 2009.pdf
" ... The presence of the soldiers was necessary to ensure the safety of Turtle Foundation personnel from the poachers as well as to provide additional disincentive to the poachers. The effect of these patrols was seen almost immediately. The patrol teams found turtles “turned turtle” on the beach awaiting the poachers’ return, and patrol staff turned the turtles right side up and allowed them to return to the sea ..."
> Full report: Cape_Verde_Report_ 2008.pdf
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