- Sri Lanka
- Galle
About Program
Join our Marine & Wildlife Conservation team and help make an impact by working with wild animals and improving their habitat. Have an adventure of a lifetime alongside other university students from all over the world!
To develop long-lasting programmes, the Marine & Wildlife Conservation programme closely collaborates with the Sri Lankan Environmental Department and regional NGOs, on projects such as the conservation project at the turtle sanctuary, where our sanctuary has been built to combat the illegal trade of many eggs and turtles themselves whilst educating the local community.
With the help of our numerous hands-on projects, students will be fully immersed in environmental conservation, whether it be assisting with the restoration of sea turtle numbers, replanting indigenous trees, or combating plastic pollution. We have developed a long-term strategy to regenerate important areas of rainforest and maintain the marine life in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka.
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Program Highlights
- Turtle Hatchery: Our aim is to boost sea turtle numbers by incubating artificial nests in a secure environment and realising all hatchlings into the ocean. We also have a scheme where local fisherman brings us injured turtles which we help rehabilitate.
- Rainforest Replantation: We aim to help regenerate the rainforest in Sri Lanka’s Southern district to its original state, providing an increase of indigenous plants and habitats for local wildlife - many are endangered.
- Tree Nursery: Our tree nursery is where we grow all our trees which we take to be replanted.
- School Agriculture project:Travelteer’s Agriculture Project works in partnership with local schools to grow fruit and vegetables and support local communities.
- The Beach & River clean-up project aims to restore and protect beaches and coastal rivers which are important habitats to the marine life along the southern coast, alongside sorting recyclables for use through local businesses.
Program Impact
The Marine and Wildlife Conservation Programme combines a number of varied sub-programmes which aim to
rehabilitate and conserve the environment and marine life in Sri Lanka, all having a positive impact.
