CARET2

A project of CARET2 / Kwata ONCFS PNRG WWF in conjunction with the partners and sponsors detailed below.

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Introduction

This sea turtle satellite tracking is part of the CARET2 program (Co-ordinated Approach to Restore our Endangered Turtles 2).

CARET2 program is a program for the conservation of sea turtles of Guianas and the valorization of their presence into Guianas tourism (Suriname and French Guiana).

This project is based on a satellite tracking on sixteen Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) subjects (post-nesting female green turtles) equipped with satellite transmitters connected by Fastlock tags (8 green turtles in French Guiana and 8 green turtles in Suriname). It contributes to improve knowledge of the biology of this specie on the Guianas shield by determining its distribution, its migratory and foraging sites, its displacements and its diving behavior in relation to the oceanographical conditions. Finally, it will enable the identification of areas of overlapith regional (artisanal and commercial) fisheries, and bring a scientific base to decision-making process for the management and conservation of protected areas and Green turtles at a regional scale.

Project Partners

The WWF-France is the project leader partner. Other partners involved in French Guiana are Kwata association, the Regional Natural Park of French Guiana (PNRG) and the National Office of Hunting and Wildlife (ONCFS). The foreign partner chosen is the WWF Guianas, which supports activities of STINASU, the Foundation for Nature Preservation in Suriname and Natuur Beheer, of the Ministry of Physical Planning, Lands and Forest Management for monitoring and protecting sea turtles in Suriname.

Project Sponsors

The CARET2 program is cofunding by the PO Amazonie under the FEDER funds of the European Union, the French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable development, Transport and Housing (MEDDTL) and the French National centre for Space studies (CNES)