Causes: Animals, Biological & Life Sciences, Protection of Endangered Species, Technology
Mission: Working through active partnerships in more than 40 nations, WIDECAST's goal is to realize a future where all inhabitants of the Wider Caribbean Region, human and sea turtle alike, can live together in balance. To this end, we provide Government and NGO stakeholders with updated information on the status of sea turtles, specific recommendations for their management and recovery, and a framework for effective collaboration among nations. WIDECAST is a Partner Organization to the UN Environment Programme in the Caribbean Region, providing a model for other regions to follow with regard to international collaboration in the protection of migratory marine species.
Target demographics: sea turtles
Direct beneficiaries per year: two rural communities save thousands of baby turtles, and take vital data from hundreds of adult turtles
Geographic areas served: coastal areas of Costa Rica
Programs: research projects
Mission: Working through active partnerships in more than 40 nations, WIDECAST's goal is to realize a future where all inhabitants of the Wider Caribbean Region, human and sea turtle alike, can live together in balance. To this end, we provide Government and NGO stakeholders with updated information on the status of sea turtles, specific recommendations for their management and recovery, and a framework for effective collaboration among nations. WIDECAST is a Partner Organization to the UN Environment Programme in the Caribbean Region, providing a model for other regions to follow with regard to international collaboration in the protection of migratory marine species.
Target demographics: sea turtles
Direct beneficiaries per year: two rural communities save thousands of baby turtles, and take vital data from hundreds of adult turtles
Geographic areas served: coastal areas of Costa Rica
Programs: research projects
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