GUIDELINES FOR TURTLE HATCHERY

General

It is the aim of this little manual to explain with as little words and drawings as possible of how simple it is to save and hatch turtle eggs. The guidelines included are based on results we have had in Bumbu Bali over the passed five years. An isolated beach where the eggs could be buried in their natural surrounding would certainly be ideal. However on islands like Bali, where poachers, hotel developments and tourism destroy more and more natural nesting beaches, this system seems to be ideal.

By using simple sketches and very few words even fisherman’s and people with very little education will understand the important steps to be successful. This first version has been written in English and Indonesian.

The design of this manual includes the draft for a flier, which can easily be photocopied and then be distributed among local markets and the fishing community.

Some critics might say that our method encourages additional harvest of eggs and are scientifically wrong. However our way proves that in the long term we are able to educate the community and together
can see some terrific results.

Should at any time you have further questions, and require additional information, then please do not hesitate to contact myself or Pak Made directly at your earliest convenience.

Wishing you and your friends lots of fun in this caring project.

Together we can ensure that our grand children still will see this lonely wanderers of the oceans in nature and not only in nature books under the section.