Marine turtles have been swimming our oceans for at least 110 million years, but now man's activities threaten turtle populations all over the world. The seven species of marine turtle that swim our oceans are all included on the World Conservation Union's (IUCN) Red List of Endangered Species.

In the Mediterranean, only the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and the loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) are known to nest. It is estimated that as few as 300-400 green and 2000 loggerhead females nest annually, both being considered as regionally endangered. Both species nest in the northern part of Cyprus. We are trying to protect them.