The sporadic appearance of sea turtle nests along Greek beaches is common due to the country's extensive coastline. Each nest can be important for the survival of sea turtles in the face of pending changes such as the impact of climate change. That is why the information you have is valuable for ARCHELON and especially for the future of sea turtles.

To give us the information we need about a sea turtle that has come ashore in an attempt to nest, a possible nest or the presence of hatchlings, please fill out and submit this form and submit it online (NOTE: for each activity you identify, you will need to submit a separate form).

In case there are no human activities on the beach posing a threat to the nest, no further action is needed. One should avoid placing umbrellas and sunbeds near the nest location

If there are human activities on the beach posing a threat to the nest, such as beach bars, beach furniture, light pollution, etc. the Coast Guard should be informed before proceeding to any protection measures (e.g. informing other people, fencing, shading for hatchlings).

One should not touch or take hatchlings to the sea as it is absolutely necessary for them to reach the sea on their own. If you see hatchlings emerging from the nests in daylight, clear the top layer and smoothe the sand in front of them and shield them from the sun, shading them until they enter the sea. Again, the Coast Guard must be informed before proceeding to any protective measures (e.g. informing other people, fencing, shading for hatchlings).