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DEKAMER Team Highlights the Threat of Ghost Nets to Mediterranean Sea Turtles

Jul 4, 2024 | NEWS

Ghost nets are fishing nets left underwater intentionally or unintentionally, and are a significant threat to sea turtles in the Mediterranean Sea, entangling and often injuring or killing these marine creatures. Here is an informative video produced by the DEKAMER...

DEKAMER Team’s Role in the Life Medturtles Project: Documented and Available on YouTube

Jun 12, 2024 | NEWS, US IN THE NEWS

The documentary showcasing the DEKAMER team’s actions within the Life Medturtles project was aired on the TRT Belgesel channel and is available on YouTube. This film provides an in-depth look at conservation efforts, highlighting the challenges and successes of...

The release of satellite-tagged sea turtles continues!

Jun 6, 2024 | NEWS, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

Between May and June 2023, five additional sea turtles from the Sea Turtle Research, Rescue, and Rehabilitation Center (DEKAMER) were released with satellite tags.

TED demonstrations in Turkey: activities performed by DEKAMER

Jun 5, 2024 | NEWS

TED (Turtle Excluder Device), which was developed to prevent sea turtles and other vulnerable species from being caught in trawl nets is used as standard in some countries but its efficiency needs to be tested according to regions. With the LIFE MedTurtle Project, our...

First Mediterranean turtle nest identified and protected by DEKAMER team in Dalyan

May 3, 2024 | NEWS

At the end of April 2024, the first nest of the Mediterranean was identified in Dalyan and taken under protection by DEKAMER teams. Since there are hot water sources in this region, turtles can mate and nest earlier in the lagoon.

DEKAMER Team Highlights the Threat of Ghost Nets to Mediterranean Sea Turtles

DEKAMER Team’s Role in the Life Medturtles Project: Documented and Available on YouTube

The release of satellite-tagged sea turtles continues!

TED demonstrations in Turkey: activities performed by DEKAMER

First Mediterranean turtle nest identified and protected by DEKAMER team in Dalyan

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