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

In February we concluded our first EVER season of Turtle Conservation Internships! There is very little known about sea turtle populations in Papua New Guinea. Our aims for the 2017/18 turtle nesting season were to create a baseline dataset on the population of nesting green and hawksbill turtles at the Conflict Islands and subsequently to create a long-term yearly comparison of sea turtle populations at the Conflict Islands. During this study we worked together with WWF Aust

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

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

"With perseverance and determination comes success," Martha says over the phone. The field of science has always been dominated by men over the years. Nevertheless, I would like to introduce to you a young, vibrant lady that pushed past all odds to becoming a marine biologist. This is her story. My name is Martha Eimba and I am a member of the Sea Women of Melanesia. This team is facilitated by the Coral Sea Foundation. Martha graduated recently from the university of Papua N