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Sea Turtle Conservation in Partnership with Artisanal Fishermen in the Gulf of Sirte, Libya
Grantee Name: 
Libyan Society for Birds
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$119,352
DATES
Jun 2021
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Sep 2023
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$119,352
DATES
Jun 2021
-
Sep 2023

Coordinate a set of actions for enhanced protection of sea turtles in Libya, including establishment of the first rescue center in Libya, monitoring of sea turtle nesting beaches and establishment of a network with fishermen to reduce by-catch and support monitoring of sea turtles.

Strategic Direction: 1 Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the conservation of biodiversity in coastal areas