🐢 Turtle Safe Spotlight: Meet Our Guardians of the Shore
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At Ocean Sole, we believe that protecting turtle nests is as vital as clearing flip-flop waste from our shores. That’s why, in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) – Watamu, we launched the TurtleSafe Project in 2024 to defend nesting turtles and their fragile habitats.
Every night, along 2.5 kilometers of Kilifi’s Bofa Beach, our team of six Turtle Rangers—many of them former poachers and fishers—patrol under the gentle glow of red lights, which don’t disturb nesting mothers. They mark every clutch of eggs, only moving those threatened by tides, and ensure hatchlings find their way safely to the ocean’s embrace. They also log vital data for KWS, remove plastic waste, and hold monthly community sessions to explain turtles’ ecological role and practical ways to protect them.
In just six months, these guardians have:✨ Rescued 11 nests—saving 420 baby turtles✨ Converted poachers into protectors through hands-on training✨ Trained 120 community members on why turtles matter✨ Stood their ground, even facing poachers to save one nesting turtle on April 4th.
Beyond their patrols, our Turtle Rangers know that healthy sea turtles sustain not just ecosystems, but also local eco-tourism and coastal fisheries. They’re living proof that when we invest in people, we invest in the planet.
Now, we’re dreaming bigger.
We aim to double our ranger team and expand patrols to 12.7 km—protecting hundreds more turtles each season. With your help, we’ll also build a new coastal Education Hub to host workshops on conservation, sustainable fishing, and ocean-friendly livelihoods.
As we celebrate Turtle Week, we invite you to join this mission. Your support doesn’t just save turtles—it creates jobs, builds resilience, and fosters hope. Together, we’re not just cleaning up beaches. We’re turning poachers into protectors, one clutch at a time.
🌊🐢 Donate today and help us protect these ancient mariners for generations to come. Or buy our art and support Turtle conservation that way.
