Accidental entanglement of sea turtles in fishing gear often results in their injury or drowning. Unfortunately, in some cases, animals are also deliberately injured or killed. In addition, turtle collisions with speedboats are reported near the nesting beaches. The ARCHELON Rescue Network acts in cases of reports of injured or sick turtles or dead animals being washed up in cooperation with port authorities, fishermen, citizens and associations.

At the Sea Turtle Rescue Centre in Glyfada, Attica, injured or sick sea turtles are brought from all over Greece, where staff and trained volunteers provide care. After their recovery, the sea turtles return to the sea.