In Watamu, Kenya, a community-based marine conservation organisation, Local Ocean Conservation (LOC) is collaborating with local fishers to rescue and protect Kenya’s turtle species, including green, hawksbill and olive ridleys.

To support their mission, two of LOC’s dedicated team members have been welcomed onto the African Marine Conservation Leadership Programme, facilitated by African conservation leadership specialists Maliasili and Blue Ventures.

Learn more about LOC’s mission and participation in the leadership programme in this article from The Star, Kenya

Find out more about the African Marine Conservation Leadership Programme