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Diver photographing a sea turtle on a colorful coral reef. Bubbles rise in the blue water, creating a serene underwater scene.

Diver photographing a sea turtle on a colorful coral reef. Bubbles rise in the blue water, creating a serene underwater scene.

Kenya’s Battle to Protect Sea Turtles at Sea and On Land

Kenya’s sea turtles (green, hawksbill, olive ridley, loggerhead and leatherback) face poaching, plastic and fishing gear entanglement. On Mtwapa Beach, community groups guard nests and release hatchlings, while ORP Kenya divers use photo ID to track offshore populations. Meet fisher-turned-protector Mike Mwaura Ali and Mtwapa Maweni Turtle Project, which released 8,000+ hatchlings in 2024. Discover how local action and data-driven research safeguard these ancient mariners alo

Sep 12, 20256 min read

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