Build local capacity to reduce at-sea mortality of leatherbacks in Chile. Project will train fishermen and local officials on safe turtle release techniques and pilot the use of circle hooks in northern long-line fisheries.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Sea Turtles
Project Title: Reduce Bycatch of Eastern Pacific Leatherbacks in Long Line Fisheries of Northern Chile
Organization:
MarViva Foundation
Project ID:
0310.20.066719
Description:
Award Amount:
$139000.00
Location:
Fishing ports of Arica, Coquimbo, and Lebu Chile