#Conservation

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

Beche-De-Mer Season at the Conflict Islands

The Beche-de-mer fishing industry is very important in Milne Bay. Many fishermen rely on the open season to provide enough income to last th

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

Things to consider when releasing baby sea turtles

We recently released our first baby green sea turtles of the season. When it comes to releasing young sea turtles, there is a lot to take in

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...

A Lifelong Journey for Survival

It is an incredible experience, watching baby sea turtle some no bigger than your pinkie, acting upon some instinctive notion that as...

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...