The Third Mediterranean Conference on Marine Turtles, which took place in Hammamet, Tunisia, from 20-23 October 2008, brought together field biologists, conservationists, government administrators and other professionals from all Mediterranean countries, involved in sea turtle research and conservation.

The event was a joint initiative of: the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean; the Protocol on Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity; the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals; the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats; and IUCN’s Marine Turtle Specialist Group, Mediterranean Region. During the conference, participants were presented with the most recent scientific findings and developments associated with sea turtle research management and conservation aspects in the Mediterranean region.
Link to further information
Conference website