I headed to Mount Lavinia Beach, a popular attraction near the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, early in the morning. In front of me stretched miles of golden sand, interrupted only by fishermen hauling their nets back to shore and motorboats doing trial runs. I approached one of the motorboat operators and asked if he could take me for a spin as far as he could. Soon, I found myself at a site that had been badly hit by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which is also home to a local initiative called Our Turtle Conservation Project (OTCP).
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Here's Why You Must Visit This Local Turtle Conservation Project On Your Sri Lanka Trip
Sri Lanka is home to five of the seven species of sea turtles in the world. The island’s beaches provide crucial nesting grounds for these endangered creatures, and local conservation efforts are playing a vital role in protecting their habitats
Precious Kamei
26 November 2024
A baby turtle Photo: Our Turtle Conservation Project/Facebook
A baby turtle Photo: Our Turtle Conservation Project/Facebook
