APULIA SEA TURTLE PROJECT
Hello Italy. Because environmental protection knows neither borders nor countries, we have teamed up with the Torre Guaceto National Park to reach and inspire locals, Berliners and tourists alike to get more involved in the protection of sea turtles through joint initiatives. ​
THE GUARDING TOWER
TORRE GUACETO NATIONAL PARK
Torre Guaceto is a Nature Reserve and Protected Marine area located on the Adriatic Coastline, in the area of Upper Salento, between the cities of Ostuni and Brindisi.​
It takes its name from the lookout tower that was part of the system of coastal observation towers built in 1567, which still stands guard over the reserve with its rich flora and fauna.
HELP THE WEAK
'LUIGI CANTORO' SEA TURTLE RECOVERY CENTRE
One of the highlights and a real treasure of the National Park is the 'Luigi Cantoro'
Sea Turtle Recovery Centre, located in Punta Penna Grossa.
The centre's main objective is the protection and conservation of sea turtles, through the rescue, research, care and rehabilitation of specimens found in difficulty.
OUR JOINED INITIATIVES
We actively support through a combination of hands-on involvement and material contributions.
Our efforts include organising educational workshops, coordinating volunteer trips to assist with day-to-day tasks and initiating art projects that raise awareness about marine conservation.
Beyond this, we help meet the centre's operational needs by purchasing essential materials, such as scientific equipment like GPS devices and providing vital medical supplies, including specialized equipment and medications needed for the rehabilitation of injured sea turtles.
ARTISTS UNITED
MURAL ART
Together as a team, 10 artists from Berlin and Apulia will decorate the 450 metre long wall at the entrance to the National Park with their mural art, artistically presenting the park and visitor rules as well as important information.
Are you / Do you know someone, whether an artist or not, who might like the project and would like to support it?
GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY
VOLUNTEERING TRIPS
We organise volunteer trips, especially in the off-season, to support the centre in a variety of ways with our manpower. The participants will actively help and support the daily work with the sea turtles in and around the rescue centre.
Travel with us. Join us as a volunteer. Gain new skills, grow personally, connect with like-minded people, and create a positive impact on the world.
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THE DETAILS FOR OUR FIRST TRIP WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.
KNOWLEDGE ROCKS
WORKSHOPS
Our cross-national workshops in Berlin and Brindisi are intended to convey knowledge about sea turtles in an artistic way and inform participants about how each individual can get involved in the preservation and protection of these fascinating animals.
Our learning approach consists of the following elements:
Hands-on materials with interaction
Inquiry-based learning that enhances critical thinking
Solution-focused discussions to inspire, encourage, and empower​
NEWS AND UPDATES
OCTOBER 2024
SEA TURTLE TAPE ART WORKSHOP
New environmentalists in the making.
We held our first workshop for children aged 6 to 9 where they learnt more about these incredible creatures and how to protect them, before designing their own wooden sea turtles using tape art.
OCTOBER 2024
CONTRACT SIGNING
We officially sealed the start of our partnership in Berlin with a joint press conference, the signing of the contract, and a small celebration.
We could not be happier and are looking forward to our collaboration.
To many wonderful moments and successful stories!​​​