to empower local communities to conserve sea turtle populations and to assist these communities in the development of more sustainable, alternative, non-consumptive uses.
invest in community organizations best positioned to establish and maintain community-based research, conservation, and ecotourism programs at major nesting grounds in Dominica.
lay the groundwork for community-based ?Turtle Watching? ecotourism programs, helping communities derive financial benefit from sea turtle conservation and ensuring that standards of international best practices are met