ecOceánica – Peru (2020)
In Cancas and Punta Mero, Peru, the accidental capture and mortality of sea turtles, especially hawksbills, is a pervasive problem in artisanal fisheries. ecOceánica will use its 2020 SWOT grant to reduce turtle bycatch and mortality by implementing bycatch reduction technology, creating partnerships with local communities, developing a sea turtle conservation strategy, and increasing public awareness and knowledge of environmental issues through place-based education and citizen science.