Saving Greek Sea Turtles from Extinction

Baby Turtles Make Their Way to the Sea

A just-hatched baby sea turtle makes its way to the ocean

Copyright Katelios Group; used by permission

In the sea turtle hatchling season, the night patrols are cancelled to leave the beach free for the turtles. The morning patrols are continued for excavations, which are usually done 10 days after the first sea turtle baby track from the nest or from the expected opening date.

Volunteer Opportunities for Turtle Rescue

Special thanks to Manuel Coleman and the Katelios Group for providing information on the steps in turtle rescue and providing photographs. Photos copyright 2004 The Katelios Group. Used by permission; all rights reserved.

• Getting Ready for the Turtles
• Preparing for the Turtle Nesting Season
• Patrolling the Turtle Beaches
• Sea Turtle Spotting
• Measuring the Turtle Nests
• Relocating Sea Turtle Nests
• Educating the Public on Saving Sea Turtles
• Baby Turtles Make Their Way to the Sea
• Excavating a Sea Turtle Nest
• 10 Things You Can Do To Help Save Greek Sea Turtles