Our male green turtle who got more than he bargained for when we attached a satellite transmitter to him as he rode in up the beach on top of a nesting female, has left Alagadi and has been hanging out off Paphos international airport for the last week. Will he stay there to winter or move of to warmer waters when winter comes?
http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?tag_id=52818&full=1&lang=
One of two female loggerheads has now left the Guzelyurt/Morphou bay area where she was tagged and has trekked across the north coast over the last 2 days and is now off Karpaz. Will she carry on East to Syria?
http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?tag_id=52816&full=1&lang=
To keep up-to-date with these turtles and three other loggerheads, and to follow them to their wintering grounds, wherever in the Mediterranean these may be go to:
http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/?project_id=635
To see tracks of turtles followed in 2010 go to:
http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/?project_id=514
Tracks from 2009 turtles can be found here:
http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/?project_id=397
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Alagadi update
Hey bloggers!
Today we'll be giving you an update on the turtle nesting at Alagadi. We've just passed the midway point of our nesting season and we currently have 115 nests. Last season we totalled 123 nests so it looks like we are on the way to an impressive nesting season.
Of these 115 nests, 86 are from green turtles and 29 from loggerhead turtles; 23 of these greens and 1 of these loggers are first time nesters. The volunteers are being kept busy during their nightwork, as females seem to be synching their laying - we had 8 nesting at the same time during one night!
Our nightime nesting excursions are still occurring and will continue to until the end of the nesting season (early August). If you would like to join us, please drop by the Goatshed or give us a call on: 05338798533. Please note, we fill up quickly so book your night as soon as possible!
In the following weeks, volunteers will be writing little profiles to inform you about the individuals doing the hardwork of turtle conservation and research.
Until next time.
~JB
Today we'll be giving you an update on the turtle nesting at Alagadi. We've just passed the midway point of our nesting season and we currently have 115 nests. Last season we totalled 123 nests so it looks like we are on the way to an impressive nesting season.
Of these 115 nests, 86 are from green turtles and 29 from loggerhead turtles; 23 of these greens and 1 of these loggers are first time nesters. The volunteers are being kept busy during their nightwork, as females seem to be synching their laying - we had 8 nesting at the same time during one night!
Our nightime nesting excursions are still occurring and will continue to until the end of the nesting season (early August). If you would like to join us, please drop by the Goatshed or give us a call on: 05338798533. Please note, we fill up quickly so book your night as soon as possible!
In the following weeks, volunteers will be writing little profiles to inform you about the individuals doing the hardwork of turtle conservation and research.
Until next time.
~JB
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
We are finally online!
A huge hello there to all our trusty turtle followers!
We apologise for the delay in getting the blog up and running, we had some technical issues that needed to be sorted out before we could log on and update you lovely people. The season so far has been booming with an encouraging sign of clean turtles (no flipper tags of microchips) coming up so far to lay their clutches. Alagadi nesting and our west base nesting is looking very encouraging possibly showing the early signs for another record year! While our north coast seems to be in a period of calm with few nests, the totalling to date, reaching 26. Do not fret however this is most likely to be due to females having their 'break seasons'. We will just have to wait and see what happens next year!
Our nesting excursions are still in full swing, so for those who wish to come and join us for one night, can either book via visiting the Goatshed, or by telephoning us on : 05338798533.
Our first nest of this season is due to hatch within the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye on the blog for news of our public excavations and stories of volunteers experiences on the project.
Fingers cross for a record year... bring it on!
Collsy xxx
We apologise for the delay in getting the blog up and running, we had some technical issues that needed to be sorted out before we could log on and update you lovely people. The season so far has been booming with an encouraging sign of clean turtles (no flipper tags of microchips) coming up so far to lay their clutches. Alagadi nesting and our west base nesting is looking very encouraging possibly showing the early signs for another record year! While our north coast seems to be in a period of calm with few nests, the totalling to date, reaching 26. Do not fret however this is most likely to be due to females having their 'break seasons'. We will just have to wait and see what happens next year!
Our nesting excursions are still in full swing, so for those who wish to come and join us for one night, can either book via visiting the Goatshed, or by telephoning us on : 05338798533.
Our first nest of this season is due to hatch within the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye on the blog for news of our public excavations and stories of volunteers experiences on the project.
Fingers cross for a record year... bring it on!
Collsy xxx
Sunday, June 12, 2011
2011 season underway
Students have been at the Goat Shed in Alagadi since May 21st and so far the season has been very successful, with many green turtle nests on Alagadi and three satellite transmitters deployed so far (http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/?project_id=635).
The team are on the beach all night every night and we're now taking bookings for night watch.
The team are on the beach all night every night and we're now taking bookings for night watch.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Libby's Summary
Ants plague any fool who leaves their Maryland cookies in a non-airtight container. Swallows fly in and out of the sleepy house emitting piercing cries into your sleep deprived brain. Nightly you are peppered with the various stabby appendages of the native dune flora, accosted by the local strays, and mildly frozen on the exposed point of land known as midpoint on Alagadi beach. Why then would I, a volunteer for the Northern Cyprus Marine Turtle Conservation Project, return to these seemingly hellish conditions for two years in a row? Quite simply, it is because it has been one of the best experiences of my life. There is nothing more majestic than seeing a female turtle haul herself out of the sea, the moon glancing off her shell. There is a flicker of happiness for each hatchling you see reaching the relative safety of the same sea a few weeks later. The landscapes of this country are spectacular, the stars startlingly clear and the people some of the most kind hearted, genuine, tirelessly enthusiastic and hard working people I have ever met. Coming here makes you fully appreciate the positive impact that a few individuals can make. It is unbearably cheesy to state that this project has changed my outlook on the world. However, undoubtedly it is true.
Lots of love and hugs
Libby
Lots of love and hugs
Libby
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