Turtles and dugongs are hunted in Western Province, Papua New Guinea for food and for cultural reasons. This region forms the northern border of the Torres Strait. The people here have recognised that hunting is unsustainable and asked Sea Turtle Foundation to help them reduce their take. This request is especially impressive as these people have few alternate ways to feed their families.

Sea Turtle Foundation will work in the communities to raise awareness of the impacts of over-hunting and the benefits of a healthy population of turtles and dugongs for the people and for the marine environment. This work will pave the way for future management such as establishing no-take zones and employing local Sea Rangers.

Your generous donation will:

• Purchase workbooks, text books and learning materials for school pupils
• Purchase teacher's lesson guides and teaching aids
• Purchase Community Packs and an awareness raising campaign
• Provide training for PNG teachers to deliver the program

Thank you! Your support will reduce the hunting of sea turtles and dugongs found in PNG, the Torres Strait and north Australia.