ORP Blog
What is life like as a Sea Turtle Vet on a remote island in the Indian Ocean? Dr Claire Lomas BVM&S MRCVS is ORP’s Sea Turtle Veterinarian in residence at the Marine Turtle Rescue Centre in Baa Atoll. She reveals the highlights and challenges of life as a Sea Turtle Vet.
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.
Olive Ridley Project’s second sea turtle research expedition to Haa Alif Atoll was another great success. Three volunteers joined the ORP team and expedition leader Nina Rothe for the month long adventure. Here is Nina’s update from the field.
Sea turtle mating is a rare and amazing sight to observe in the wild. Most sea turtles species are solitary creatures and only come together during mating season. Mating can actually be a dangerous activity for sea turtles! The male holds onto the female and she has to support the weight of both of them whilst at the same time regularly surface for air.
Former Marine Turtle Marine Centre volunteer Hatti is a Legal and Policy Researcher at environmental law charity ClientEarth in London. She had a fantastic time …
ORP Rescue Centre At Overcapacity Sea turtles are generally solitary animals that rarely interact with each other outside of mating season. It is for this …
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 …
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 …
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 …
ORP in Lhaviyani Atoll – A Green Turtle Hot Spot Our sea turtle biologist, Stephanie, is stationed on Kuredu Island in the northernmost corner of …
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