The project seeks to protect nests of the endangered Leatherback and Green sea turtles in the Karkum Conservation Area.
23 September 2010: The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has announced that it provided approximately US$2000 in financial assistance to Makata, a community-based conservation organization in Papua New Guinea, to protect nests of the endangered Leatherback and Green sea turtles in the Karkum Conservation Area. The project aims to maximize hatchling production for these two species.
SPREP announced that it will support Makata further by linking Makata with potential donors, helping to ensure long-term assistance. The Letter of Agreement between SPREP and Makata includes the submission of a report documenting recommendations on needs for the improvement of the community project. [SPREP Press Release]