Mtwapa Maweni Turtle Conservation Project

13/08/2026

🌊Community Action for a Cleaner Coastline, Jumba Ruins –13 August 2026 🐢

Today, 13 August 2026, Mtwapa Maweni Turtle Conservation Project proudly joined a community-led beach clean-up at Jumba Ruins, organized by Jumba Community Marine Conservation CBO.

The activity brought together passionate conservation partners, including:
🐢 Mtwapa Maweni Turtle Conservation Project
🌊 Jumba Community Marine Conservation CBO
🌱 Shimo-La-Tewa CBO
Together, we worked to restore and maintain the cleanliness of our coastline, creating a healthier and safer environment for our marine ecosystems, sea turtles, and coastal communities.

We are pleased to report that the clean-up exercise was successfully completed. Every piece of waste removed from our beach is a step towards a cleaner ocean and a healthier future.

We sincerely appreciate and congratulate everyone who participated, supported, and contributed to making this important conservation activity a success. Your commitment demonstrates the power of community collaboration in protecting our marine environment.

🤝 Together for a Cleaner Coast. Together for a Healthier Ocean. Together for Marine Conservation.

10/08/2026

🐢A REMARKABLE HOMEcoming AFTER 6 YEARS! 🌊

On 10th August 2026, the Mtwapa Maweni Turtle Conservation Project had an extraordinary encounter with Green Turtle Tag No. 4002, who returned to our coastline after an incredible six-year absence.
What made this moment even more amazing? 🥹🐢

Tag No. 4002 attempted to nest three times during the morning but returned to the ocean each time, seemingly unsure whether it was the right place.
Then, in a beautiful moment of trust and instinct, she finally recognized the beach as home and successfully laid her eggs.🌊

This is a powerful reminder that sea turtles have an extraordinary connection with their natal beaches. After years of travelling through the ocean, they can return to the very coastline where their journey began.
Every turtle matters. Every nest matters. Every return tells a story.

We are proud to continue protecting and monitoring these incredible marine species and their nesting habitats.

Welcome home, Tag No. 4002! 🐢💚

08/08/2026

04/08/2026

🌊🐢 Sea Turtle Hatchling Release at Serena Beach 🐢🌊

Today, 4th August 2026, the Mtwapa Maweni Turtle Conservation Project successfully conducted a sea turtle hatchling release at Serena Beach.

This nest was originally laid on 4th June 2026 and, for its safety, was relocated to a protected hatchery. The nest contained 96 eggs.

We are delighted to announce that 12 healthy hatchlings emerged today and were safely released into the Indian Ocean, beginning their incredible journey. We are also optimistic that more hatchlings will emerge, and we expect to conduct another release tomorrow.

Every hatchling released is a step towards protecting our marine biodiversity and ensuring a healthier future for our oceans. We sincerely thank all our volunteers, partners, supporters, and everyone who joined us in making this conservation effort a success.

Together, we can protect sea turtles and preserve our marine ecosystems for future generations.

04/08/2026

With World Wildlife Fund – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

01/08/2026

Sad story.We lost her from a boat propeller

01/08/2026