#ConflictIslands

Dive in to life at the Conflict Islands

Before arriving at the Conflict Islands I had heard about the amazing diving in Papua New Guinea, in particular Milne Bay. It’s safe to say

Trip 2 of the Conflict Islands Turtle Conservation Internship

Our second group of volunteers arrived in Papua New Guinea on the 17th November. This was a much bigger group than the first trip, with...

2017/18 Turtle Season Summary

In February we concluded our first EVER season of Turtle Conservation Internships! There is very little known about sea turtle...

Constructing our new Turtle Hatcheries

Preparations for this upcoming program are well underway! Two new turtle hatcheries have now been constructed on opposite sides of Panasesa

Discovering Conservation at the Conflict Islands

When I first applied for the position of Conservation Officer at the Conflict Islands, I was a little apprehensive. Spending 6 months by mys

Community Engagement- Trip to Panaeati Island

Last weekend Conflict Islands Conservation Initiative (CICI) had our inaugural visit to Panaeati Island. We met with the Councillors of East

Women Changing the field of Science

"With perseverance and determination comes success," Martha says over the phone. The field of science has always been dominated by men...

Expansion of our Turtle Nursery

This has been an exciting week at the Conflict Islands Conservation Initiative, with the introduction of two new turtle tanks! Our new...

Turtle Tagging and Conservation at the Conflict Islands

The turtle nesting season has now begun at the Conflict Islands! Green and hawksbill turtles come up onto the beaches of the Conflict...