The TAMAR Sea Turtle Project was founded in the 1980s, although it all began in the 70s when some students who loved oceanography documented the mistreatment of sea turtles on Brazilian beaches by some people, and it has grown since to form the large organization it represents today.
Praia do Forte, in Bahia, is the national headquarters of the project. Around 30 kilometers of the beach are monitored, also ensuring the protection of the young of four species of sea turtles. This is the center that offers the most organized protection. Visits to the aquarium, access to the tanks, an open museum, video projections, photographic exhibitions, TAMAR stores and restaurants are all offered.
Visitors can observe the four types of sea turtle species at their various stages of growth in the tanks and aquariums, filled with more than 600,000 liters of salt water. Furthermore, at certain times of year it gets even more interesting, as in May and June visitors can admire the giant turtles as they swim, and between December and February they can accompany newborn turtles on their trip to the water’s edge. This is a great activity for kids, they love it!
If you add an incredible beach like Playa do Forte to a successful, educational and people-oriented conservation project, you create a piece of paradise. Fortunately, it exists and it’s in Brazil.
Come check out this eco-treasure!
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