Sustainable planetActions for the protection and conservation of sea turtles and their habitats.

Specifically:

• In Kyparissia Bay, we recorded one of the most productive years of the last decades with approximately 6,100 nests (a 74% increase compared to the average of the previous twelve years).
• In Laganas Bay of Zakynthos island, the number of nests remained high for the third consecutive year with 2,155 nests.
• An additional 1,560 nests were recorded in the rest of the Peloponnese (Romanos, Koroni, Lakonikos Bay).
• Another 710 nests were also protected in Crete (Rethymno, Chania, Messara) despite the challenges created by intense tourism.

However, increased nesting is not a guarantee for the future in itself. The positive results remain fragile without continuous institutional support and responsible human activity. That is why we are commited to raising awareness and educated more than 84,800 visitors at the nesting beaches during summer 2025.

At the Rescue Centre in Glyfada, Attica, exemplary work was carried out this year again. We received 47 cases of turtles that had been injured by fishing gear, collisions with boats or deliberate actions. After persistent efforts, 30 turtles returned healthy to their natural environment. At the same time, approximately 14,300 students from 470 schools participated in our educational activities.

None of the above would be possible without the 49 field leaders, 153 interns and 390 volunteers from every corner of the globe who offered their energy to save sea turtles. Their invaluable contribution is at the core of our effort to promote sustainable development and responsible tourism at the local communities. Join the efforts and become a volunteer today