Become an ARCHELON volunteer for the summer of 2022
Loggerhead sea turtles lay their eggs on a few km of sandy beaches in Greece and then return to their autumn migrations at sea. But the fate of their nests is not guaranteed. Their success largely depends on human vigilance, both on the coast, where tourists compete with them for space and at sea, where large numbers of turtles are lost each year from interactions with fishing gear and other threats.
The Sea Turtle Rescue Center of ARCHELON In Glyfada, Attica, operates all year round. More than 60 local volunteers, residents of Attica and 60 volunteers from all over the world support its operations every year. "Join us at the Rescue Center if you want to help rescue sea turtles that are injured for various reasons (entanglement in nets and hooks, swallowing plastics, collision with speedboats and deliberate blows)," says Dimitris Fytilis, manager of the Centre. "You will also participate in the public awareness activities organized at the Centre," he adds.
A number of internships is available in all projects, whereby ARCHELON enters into an agreement with educational institutions. "About 70 internships were successfully completed in 2021,” says Eleni.
See more information and apply online for the ARCHELON volunteering projects on our website! We will respond within 5 working days.
Actions that can make a difference for sea turtles in the Mediterranean
The creativity of #turtlechallenge4 will accompany the 2022 ARCHELON projects on the sea turtle nesting beaches.
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