Penny, Isla, Heidi, Juanita, Daniella, Cocoa, Eve and Lisle New Year, New Possibilities We are thrilled to share with you that after almost two years of operations, we now have x-ray and ultrasound facilities at the Rescue Centre! We no longer need to transport our turtle patients by speedboat to the nearest human hospital for x-rays (stressing out both them … Read More
Maldives Underwater Initiative (MUI) is a partnership of NGOs and Six Senses Laamu Resort consolidating our research, science communication and community outreach work to conserve marine life in Laamu Atoll. ORP and MUI aim to make Laamu Atoll a safer place for sea turtles.
Current Patients in Residence Penny, Isla, Heidi, Juanita, Nadia, Teddy, and Kamana New Arrivals We welcomed several new turtle patients in October, including a green turtle hatchling from a nest that hatched on the island. Even though all the hatchlings from the nest became lost on the island, we were able to return them all, except one, to the … Read More
Andy Torbet is an ex-Bomb Disposal Officer, Paratrooper and Army Diver turned professional underwater explorer, deep- and cave-diver, skydiver and wingsuit pilot, climber and TV Presenter. We are excited to welcome him as our new ambassador.
Current Patients in Residence Penny, Isla, Heidi, Chouchou, Juanita & Nadia New & Old Arrivals: Juanita, Shaarvdah and Nadia In September we welcomed two new arrivals from Marine Savers Landaa Giravaaru, Juanita and Shaarvdah, and also welcomed back Nadia from Juvenile Naifau. Juanita Juanita is a chronically buoyant young Olive ridley turtle who has been in at Marine … Read More
Current Patients in Residence Penny, Isla, Heidi, Shelley, Dhooni & Chouchou Two New Arrivals: Dhooni & Chouchou The last week of August, we received two new patients. The first one is a critically endangered hawksbill turtle, Dhooni, and the second one, Chouchou, a juvenile Olive ridley turtle. Dhooni Dhooni was found floating near Amilla Fushi Resort in Baa … Read More
Current Patients in Residence Penny, Isla, Heidi, Shelley, Dhooni & Chouchou Two New Arrivals: Dhooni & Chouchou The last week of August, we received two new patients. The first one is a critically endangered hawksbill turtle, Dhooni, and the second one, Chouchou, a juvenile Olive ridley turtle. Dhooni Dhooni was found floating near Amilla Fushi Resort in Baa … Read More
Martin, Veterinary Student, Joined the ORP Team in Maldives From Hong Kong via Edinburg “I’m a Veterinary student at the University of Edinburgh. I have been longing to travel to the picturesque Maldives and it’s also my dream to work with sea turtles. This opportunity to volunteer at Olive Ridley Project was the perfect choice for me to learn … Read More
A Holiday Volunteering With Turtles Dr Stewart Bedford was looking for a different kind of holiday and decided that volunteering with turtles and the Olive Ridley Project (ORP) at the Marine Turtle Rescue Centre in the Maldives would fit the bill. He was not disappointed: “For the first two days I was in a daze – nothing seemed real. Arriving … Read More
ORP’s First Sea Turtle Research Expedition – A Great Success Our first sea turtle research expedition in Haa Alif Atoll last November was a great success. The ORP team and volunteers surveyed 25 sites and recorded a total of 91 turtle sightings. In addition, we encountered sharks, dolphins, rays, and many tropical fish. Unfortunately, we also added 37 ghost gear … Read More
