Beach Clean-Up & Turtle Protection Program

Coastal Ecosystem Awareness & Orientation

Subtopics:

• Introduction to coastal ecosystems

• Common marine debris & its sources

• Impacts of plastic on marine life

• Sea turtle species found along the coast

• Safety guidelines & responsible wildlife viewing

Activity: Beach walk, marine debris identification session

Structured Beach Clean-Up & Waste Audit

Subtopics:

• Beach Clean-up planning exercise

• Waste categorization (plastics, glass, fishing gear)

• Data collection & recording methods

• Recycling & safe disposal practices

Activity: Full beach clean-up, waste audit and documentation.

Sea Turtle Conservation & Monitoring

Subtopics:

• Sea turtle life cycle

• Nesting behaviour & identification of tracks

• Threats to turtles (bycatch, poaching, light pollution)

• Ethical turtle sighting guidelines

• Role of community turtle conservation groups

Activity: Guided turtle track identification walks (observe only, no disturbance)

Youth Engagement & Environmental Advocacy

Subtopics:

• Plastic reduction strategies at household level

• Creative recycling ideas

• Youth climate leadership

Activity: Beach clean up exercises

Turtle Conservation

Subtopics:

• Partnering with local authorities & conservation groups

• Turtle nest protection strategies

Activity: Sea Turtles hatchlings release site visit