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Fund Transport for Sea Turtle Protection in Sal Island, Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde is home of the 3rd world largest population of the threatened Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta). However, the subpopulation that nests in the islands of the archipelago is listed as one of the 11 most threatened populations of sea turtles in the world. Unfortunately, this is only exacerbated by persistent illegal poaching of the female Loggerhead for her meat.
Since its inception in 2015, the story of Project Biodiversity has been one of strength, resilience, and determination. Each season, over 50 staff members and volunteers dedicate their time to protecting nesting Loggerhead turtles from poachers by patrolling the beaches each night. With over 19 kilometers of beaches to patrol, staff rely heavily on reliable transport in order to effectively patrol beaches, and, in turn, protect and save nesting turtles. For the last two seasons, numerous obstacles - from faulty gears to perpetually overheated engines - have made safe transport for our patrol teams an enormous challenge.
That's why this year, we're dreaming big. We're hoping to raise 14.000 € - enough to purchase a reliable truck in good working order - and we need your help. Support us by making a donation on this page - any donations over 25€ will receive a special gift as a token of our appreciation.
Need some convincing? Start by reading below!
What would having our own truck mean to us?
For different team members, having a truck in good working order means different, but equally critical things:
- For our patrol teams and field assistants, it means reassurance that in an emergency, someone will be able to reach them quickly and safely.
- For our camp coordinators, this means a dependable way to reach teams when they receive an emergency call about a turtle being taken or direct threat from a poacher.
- For our project managers, this means having reliable transport to bring patrol teams to and from their respective beaches, many of which are far away from the project base camp.
For everyone on our team, it means more efficient and effective efforts to protect nesting turtles.
What happens when we meet our goal?
The received donations will go towards financing a reliable vehicle for the project, which will allow us to improve the patrols, cover more beaches and ensure a fast response in emergency situations. Any additional funding will go straight towards improving our capacity for better turtle protection, including new equipment, educational material, and outreach opportunities for the coming nesting seasons.
I made a donation! How else can I help?
As supporters, you are part of our extended team, with networks spanning across the globe. In addition to making a donation, Fundrazr also gives you the option to set up your own fundraising page on behalf of the project, and has the potential to help us expand the campaign's reach even farther. To set up your own page on behalf of the campaign, click here and follow the directions for easy set up! https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/a1B8L5/customize
A bit of background on Turtle conservation in Sal Island – if you still don’t know…!
Sal Island is the second most important nesting island of the archipelago after Boa Vista. In 2016 Project Biodiversity recorded a record 4.120 nests, beating the preceding record of 2.606 in 2012. Despite this good numbers, the population faces a high rate of mortality due to human activities. The main threats are poaching of the adult females for their meat and eggs, loss of habitat, light pollution and plastic pollution. Only in 2016 more than 18% of the population was illegally slaughtered by poachers, counting more than 200 dead turtles.
Project Biodiversity is the only non-profit organization working in Sal Island for the conservation of marine turtles. During the nesting season, from June to October, we set up a field camp with international volunteers and local Cabo Verdeans that will patrol the main nesting beaches every night. By doing this we avoid poaching and we also collect biometric data from the nesting turtles that will help us better understand the health of the population. We also relocate and monitor the nests that are threatened to our hatchery where we monitor the nests until they are ready to hatch. In 2016, we released more than 51.800 baby turtles safely into the sea.
For more information, please visit:
Video Endangered Sea Turtles in Cabo Verde, by Nakawe Project
Video about the Work of the Volunteers during the Sea Turtle Protection Campaign, by Nakawe Project
SeeTurtles.org: http://www.seeturtles.org/sea-turtle-info/
IUCN – Marine Turtle Specialist Group: https://iucn-mtsg.org
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Ayuda a financiar el transporte para la Campaña de Protección de Tortugas Marinas
Cabo Verde alberga la tercera población anidante de Tortuga Boba (Caretta caretta) del mundo. Sin embargo, se encuentra entre las 11 poblaciones de tortugas marinas con mayor riesgo de extinción del planeta. Tristemente, esta situación se agrava por la persistente caza ilegal de las hembras de tortuga boba para su consumo.
Desde su creación en 2015, Projeto Biodiversidade (Project Biodiversity) ha tenido una historia de superación, fortaleza y determinación. Cada año, a lo largo de la temporada, más de 50 miembros de la organización y sobre todo voluntarios, dedican su tiempo a la protección de las hembras de tortuga boba frente a los cazadores furtivos, mediante patrullas nocturnas en las playas de desove.
Con más de 19 kilómetros de playas para patrullar, el personal depende, en gran medida, del transporte para poder desplazarse a las playas de patrulla y, consecuentemente, proteger y salvar a las tortugas anidadoras.
Durante las dos últimas temporadas numerosos obstáculos –engranajes defectuosos, poca disponibilidad de recambios en Cabo Verde y motores constantemente sobrecalentados- han supuesto un desafío enorme a la hora de conseguir garantizar el transporte del personal hasta las playas y, más importante, de asegurar una buena capacidad de asistencia en caso de emergencia.
Por esta razón este año queremos soñar a lo grande. Tenemos la esperanza de conseguir recaudar 14.000 € - lo necesario para poder comprar una pick-up en buen estado – ¡y para ello necesitamos tu ayuda!
Puedes hacerlo mediante una donación a través de esta página (ofrecemos un obsequio especial con donaciones superiores a 25€ como agradecimiento a vuestra contribución).
¿Necesitas más razones para convencerte? ¡Continúa leyendo!
¿Qué significa para nosotros tener un vehículo propio en buen estado?
Para cada miembro del equipo, tener una pick-up en buen estado tiene significados diferentes, pero igualmente importantes:
- Para nuestros equipos de patrulla significa la tranquilidad de saber que en caso de emergencia alguien será capaz de llegar a ellos de forma rápida y segura.
- Para nuestros coordinadores de campo, significa tener certeza de poder dar una respuesta adecuada a los equipos cuando reciben una llamada de emergencia debido a una tortuga en peligro o alguna amenaza directa por parte de un cazador furtivo.
- Para nuestros coordinadores de proyecto significa tener un transporte fiable para asegurar una óptima logística de patrulla y llevar a los equipos a sus respectivas playas, muchas de las cuales se encuentran lejos del campamento base.
Y para todos nosotros significa una mayor eficiencia y eficacia de todos nuestros esfuerzos para proteger a las tortugas que anidan .
¿Qué pasa si conseguimos nuestro objetivo?
Las donaciones recibidas se destinarán a la financiación de un vehículo en buen estado para el proyecto, que nos permitirá mejorar las patrullas, cubrir más playas y asegurar una respuesta rápida en situaciones de emergencia y rescate de tortugas. En caso de recaudar fondos adicionales, estos serán destinados a mejorar la protección de las tortugas marinas con nuevo equipamiento de patrulla y material educativo, y nos permitirá realizar campañas de sensibilización.
¡Ya hice una donación! ¿Qué más puedo hacer para ayudar?
Como colaboradores, vosotros formáis parte también de nuestro extenso equipo, con redes sociales que se expanden a través del globo. Además de hacer una donación, Fundrazr ofrece la posibilidad de configurar tu propia página para ayudarnos a recaudar fondos en nombre del proyecto, ayudándonos a alcanzar el mayor potencial de la campaña.
Para configurar vuestra propia página en nombre de la campaña, haced clic aquí y seguid las instrucciones https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/a1B8L5/customize
Un poco de historia sobre la conservación de Tortugas marinas en la Isla de Sal, Cabo Verde (¡si todavía no lo sabías...!)
La Isla de Sal es la segunda isla más importante en cuanto a desove del archipiélago, después de Boa Vista. En el año 2016 Projeto Biodiversidade registró un número récord de nidos, 4.120, superando el récord anterior de 2.606 en 2012.
A pesar de este buen número, la población se enfrenta a una alta tasa de mortalidad debida a las actividades humanas. Las principales amenazas para esta población son la caza furtiva de las hembras adultas por su carne y huevos, la pérdida de hábitat, la pesca accidental, la contaminación marina y la polución luminosa. Sólo en 2016 más del 18% de la población fue eliminada por los cazadores furtivos, significando más de 200 tortugas muertas en la Isla de Sal.
Projeto Biodiversidade es una organización sin ánimo de lucro y la única que trabaja en Sal en la conservación de las tortugas marinas. Durante la temporada de anidación, de junio a octubre, el proyecto recibe decenas de voluntarios internacionales que, junto con el personal local, patrullan las principales playas de desove de la isla. Como consecuencia de esta actividad hemos conseguido disminuir drásticamente la caza en las playas que patrullamos. Además, también tomamos datos científicos y biométricos que nos ayudan a conocer el estado de conservación de esta población.
También realizamos la recolocación y monitorización de nidos que están en peligro, y los colocamos en un vivero para garantizar la supervivencia del mayor número de tortuguitas posible. En 2016 hemos liberado al mar procedente de nuestros viveros más de 52,000 tortuguitas.
Perks
You’ll get a chance to give the name and birthday (hatch date) of your turtle. We'll send you via e-mail a certificate when your turtle is born with a picture of it! A wonderful gift for friends and family that you can be sure will truly make a difference. Very recommended as an original Christmas gift!!
Complete the adoption of a baby turtle with a turtle toy! This toy is made by hand by a young Cabo Verdean couple from Sal Island. Choosing this gift you are not only helping Project Biodiversity, but supporting a local initiative and sustainable development.
Get also recognition in our website! When you sponsor an adult turtle, you'll get to name a turtle that the project staff tagged during the season, you will receive a certificate of adoption with additional information including tag numbers and microchip id, and will inform you about her nesting activity on Sal every season we see her!! You will also receive a Turtle Toy to complete your original gift. This toy is made by hand by a young Cabo Verdean couple from Sal Island. Choosing this gift you are not only helping Project Biodiversity, but supporting a local initiative and sustainable development.
If you can’t decide what do you like the most, this is your option! Adopt an Adult Turtle and receive an official Project Biodiversity T-Shirt, a Turtle Toy and our special bookmarks to make sure that you don’t forget us when you read. You will also be acknowledged in our website!
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Spend a day as a member of our turtle team! If you plan a visit to Sal Island, have an amazing experience with the members of Project Biodiversity. You will get immersed in turtle conservation, being side by side with the staff while working with nesting turtles, visiting the camp and having food with the staff, and even helping release baby turtles! The activities will depend on the time of the year.
- 8 remaining
Secure your company logo on our new vehicle, as well as permanent public recognition on our website and social media. If you have a company (or work for it) with green policies or with environmental concerns, or you just want to make it more environmental friendly, this is your option. Have your logo in our working car and be present in our website and social media. You can even use this to promote your business!
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CopyYou’ll get a chance to give the name and birthday (hatch date) of your turtle. We'll send you via e-mail a certificate when your turtle is born with a picture of it! A wonderful gift for friends and family that you can be sure will truly make a difference. Very recommended as an original Christmas gift!!
Complete the adoption of a baby turtle with a turtle toy! This toy is made by hand by a young Cabo Verdean couple from Sal Island. Choosing this gift you are not only helping Project Biodiversity, but supporting a local initiative and sustainable development.
Get also recognition in our website! When you sponsor an adult turtle, you'll get to name a turtle that the project staff tagged during the season, you will receive a certificate of adoption with additional information including tag numbers and microchip id, and will inform you about her nesting activity on Sal every season we see her!! You will also receive a Turtle Toy to complete your original gift. This toy is made by hand by a young Cabo Verdean couple from Sal Island. Choosing this gift you are not only helping Project Biodiversity, but supporting a local initiative and sustainable development.
If you can’t decide what do you like the most, this is your option! Adopt an Adult Turtle and receive an official Project Biodiversity T-Shirt, a Turtle Toy and our special bookmarks to make sure that you don’t forget us when you read. You will also be acknowledged in our website!
- 20 remaining
Spend a day as a member of our turtle team! If you plan a visit to Sal Island, have an amazing experience with the members of Project Biodiversity. You will get immersed in turtle conservation, being side by side with the staff while working with nesting turtles, visiting the camp and having food with the staff, and even helping release baby turtles! The activities will depend on the time of the year.
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Secure your company logo on our new vehicle, as well as permanent public recognition on our website and social media. If you have a company (or work for it) with green policies or with environmental concerns, or you just want to make it more environmental friendly, this is your option. Have your logo in our working car and be present in our website and social media. You can even use this to promote your business!
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