Turtle Project 2010 for Northern Cyprus

dougskud



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Message Posted:
05/03/2010 17:51

Hi Everyone I have pasted below the website for last year, is it the same address for this year?



regards

Doug

http://turtleproject09.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
05/03/2010 18:08

Ill find out

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
27/03/2010 15:56

Does anyone have an update of website details for 2010?

suzi1951


Joined: 14/02/2010
Posts: 191

Message Posted:
27/03/2010 17:56

when do the turtles start laying their eggs?

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
27/03/2010 18:36

I've emailed Robin, the project leader asking him to post details or send them to me if he doesn't have access to this forum.

ozwozz86


Joined: 24/10/2008
Posts: 336

Message Posted:
27/03/2010 20:53

Re-Msg.4



Suzi - the turtles here start laying their eggs end of May / start of June...

You can go down to see them laying with the volunteers at Alagadi - they normally start taking people down in June.

Really really worth it if you can go - there really is nothing like it.





Robin will probably be updating the website soon... but volunteers don't start arrving until mid May so I imagine it will be nearer then. He'll most likeiy get back to Groucho soon with full details though



Andrea

(volunteer)

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
28/03/2010 18:32

I've had a reply from Robin - nothing will be changed until late May and the website may keep the same name or the 09 changed to 10. Someone will post the details at that time.

offshoredi


Joined: 02/03/2009
Posts: 220

Message Posted:
28/03/2010 18:58

Can you tell Robin that Keith and Diana are willing to do beach clean up again this year and that I have the gloves for him



Diana

Groucho



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Message Posted:
28/03/2010 22:02

Diana

I've passed your message on.

sloan



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Message Posted:
29/03/2010 10:03

I am really excited about the prospect of seeing the turtles laying .... it was wonderful seeing the babies scurrying to the sea last August. Is there any mileage in having a Cyprus44 beach clean? It would make a good get together opportunity and do something for the environment at the same time. We could take a picnic and a few beers ... and take all our rubbish home!

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
29/03/2010 10:48

The Turtle project would really appreciate it. Late May is a good time - Turkcell used to organise them involving children from the local schools, not quite sure what happened last year.

jonkay


Joined: 01/04/2008
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
29/03/2010 13:01

How do I contact Robin so we can arrange to go and see the turtles. Thanks

ianwfs


Joined: 08/01/2008
Posts: 563

Message Posted:
29/03/2010 15:48

Once the season starts, you need to go to their HQ, the Goat Shed at Alagadi, and place your name on a list. Numbers are limited, and the lists fill quickly, so it's best to do it a few days before you want to want to watch them.

keithr


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 720

Message Posted:
29/03/2010 17:53

We really could do with more people prepared to do the "dirty work" as well,the beaches are a real mess to claen up,let alone watch the turtles laying eggs....



Anyone up for it ????

keithr


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 720

Message Posted:
29/03/2010 17:55

Please come and help us Sloan !!!



It's not pretty,but it is very rewarding as we sometimes are able to educate the youngsters who may then educate their parents about litter..

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
29/03/2010 18:33

If enough people turn up and the beaches are walked in a methodical manner it takes no more than one to two hours tops...



Followed by a cool drink with some mates... what could be better? (OK I know, but I can't get Beyonce to turn up!)

laptagal


Joined: 28/05/2008
Posts: 549

Message Posted:
08/04/2010 12:48

Hi Sloan, what a lovely idea. Perhaps it could be mentioned at the 44 get together at Guidos today. We are moving over in a couple of weeks so will come along if someone organises it.

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
20/04/2010 18:27

Would like to keep this thread current as it should be nearing the time we need to clean up beaches etc.

I want to remain in the loop. Nine more days and we arrive and look forward to volunteering and participating. Also, I have found several websites regarding environmental projects but they all seem to be dead projects as the most current dates are 2008 -earlier.

Please feel free to contact me with any other clean-up/environmental programs and projects.

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
20/04/2010 19:03

Molly, when we hear anything we'll let you know. Hoping to run a stall at St. Andrew's Fete on 1st May to raise funds for the project. Just need to contact the organisers....

mollycorbin


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Posts: 390

Message Posted:
20/04/2010 20:02

Thank you.

keithr


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 720

Message Posted:
20/04/2010 20:27

We would love more helpers for the beach cleans,we've lost 2 who have left for the UK,anyone fancy the job at all ????



Without us,the turtles will have a really difficult time of it.



PLEASE ????

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
20/04/2010 21:30

kiethr, I sent you an email.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
20/04/2010 21:31

Do you post the beach clean times anywhere so that people can meet others and do it together?

We are over for 3 weeks soon and would love to get more inolved.

Sheila

ozwozz86


Joined: 24/10/2008
Posts: 336

Message Posted:
20/04/2010 23:35

Hi all...



Not sure if Robin got back to Groucho yet? I forgot to ask! Will check on thrusday when see him.

There is very likely going to be a beach clean at Alagadi but probably not until mid May, and I'll make sure once a date (or dates!) are set it will get put up on here. The blog will also likely be going up around this time.



Out of interest would people be interested in doing a beach clean more than once over the turtle season? May be something like once a month?? Will discuss with Robin but thought would find out if people were up for this. After a single busy weekend - in addition to what washes up from elsewhere - the beach can be back to being full of litter again. It's not nice for turtles or the volunteers crawling about after them in the dark!



I'm involved in the Karsiyaka Turtle watch this year again and we to will likely be doing a beach clean - so will let you all know about that one to, especially people at west end of Kyrenia

ozwozz86


Joined: 24/10/2008
Posts: 336

Message Posted:
20/04/2010 23:43

Come on aylin - Tricia is incharge of fundraising for SPOT, I am seeing her tomorrow evening and will mention what you would like to do. We may actually need help on the Lambosa store on Saturday mornings - again I will find out and get back to you if you would be interested in that to? - Same for anyone else interested to.



Molly Corbin - Will keep you updated about any other environmental stuff I here about. I may have some stuff coming up that I could use some help with but I've just started the project so is a little way off yet.



If there's anything else people want to get involved in, or have ideas, just want to help or want to find out more about turtles just ask away and I'll try help, or defer to Robin and Trish as needed. We are always on the search for raffle prizes etc. so ideas/suggestions always welcome



Hope I've helped - will check back when I next get chance



Andrea (andrea_barden3@yahoo.co.uk )

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
21/04/2010 00:15

Andrea, great information thank you. My family will help with cleaning up the beaches as often as it is needed. Count us in.

minspin14@yahoo.com

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
21/04/2010 08:21

Hi Andrea,

Don't worry I'm not going off doing my own thing. I've been involved with SPOT fund raising with Tricia since 2005. I help run the stall at Carpenter's on Fridays during the Summer. We (Groucho and I) have also run the stall at St. Andrew's fete and Ozankoy Flower show for past 2 years.

We plan to run a stall at both events this year and probably start the stall at Carpenter's on or soon after 7th May.

chico


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 119

Message Posted:
13/05/2010 16:18

Any news on the turtle project for this year yet? Is Robin doing a blog again - I found it very useful and informative last year.

offshoredi


Joined: 02/03/2009
Posts: 220

Message Posted:
13/05/2010 16:34

Just to mention last year we did a beach clean every Monday at 5pm at Alagadi Beach. You can go to the goat shed and check with Robin when they are doing the beach clean.



Diana

MaccMike


Joined: 24/02/2009
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
13/05/2010 18:46

I will be over for 4 weeks from 4th June and if you need an underwater 'beach' clean I would be happy to assist (although I would need support from one of the dive centres).

ianwfs


Joined: 08/01/2008
Posts: 563

Message Posted:
13/05/2010 19:04

I spoke to Robin a couple of days ago, and he was hoping that the blog would be continued for this year.

astonhilbilly


Joined: 05/05/2009
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
13/05/2010 19:16

When do the turtles hatch? My two grandchildren will be with me until 5th August and would love to see them. I have been told you can at Karsiyaka beach, is this correct?

YeniTom


Joined: 29/12/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
13/05/2010 20:01

aston



take a look here http://www.karpazinfo.net/info_pages/turtles.html



Tom

measey


Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 1037

Message Posted:
13/05/2010 20:09

ah the wonderful Aligadi Beach in upmarket Esentepe.

mags111



Joined: 17/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
13/05/2010 21:30

I would be happy to do the beach clean. I will watch Cyprus 44 for date and times

david123


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 393

Message Posted:
13/05/2010 23:59

I scuba dive at least three days a week with Cengiz at North Cyprus British Scuba, and every time we go in if we see rubbish we all carry rubbish nets and clear it all up under the water to stop it appearing on the beaches and protect marine life, we also do a beach clean up every year around september time at a different location each time cleaning the beach and under the water.



Some times on the underwater rubbish cleans we collect at least one bag each you will be amazed at how much is under there.



David

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
14/05/2010 07:28

The project won't be open to the public until beginning of June (The students come end May and spend a while being given instruction and orientation)



I'm told someone called Kim will be Project Leader (Robin Snape is doing his PHD but will be keeping a watch over the project too) Please note Robin will be particularly interested in any Turtles discovered as I understand his PHD is partly focused on cause and effect re Turtle mortality.



You are not able to book for overnight Turtle egg-laying observation until it's set up, then go down to Book at Project (Alagadi). We will let you know when they are ready to take bookings.



The Turtle BLOG will be running, again we will let you know when it's up and provide a link.



Lastly, the Turtle project fund raiser stall will be at the Ozankoy Flower Show this weekend and we have lots of new turtle related goodies to sell and raise funds for the project. So come along and see what we've got.

roblyn


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
14/05/2010 09:28

Groucho please,where is the goat shed where you eventually need to register to attend the turtle laying event?

Alagadi beach,is it the long sandy beach with just one beach bar or the other turn off with residences and several restaurants?

What time does the flower show in Ozankoy start? Thanks Lyn

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
14/05/2010 09:53

For details of the flower show...



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/36172.asp



The goat shed directions:-



Head out on the Esentepe/Bahceli/Tatlisu road from Girne (heading east). When you've passed the Teknicek Electricity Power Station you go around a right hand bend and the turning down to Alagadi village is on the left just as you start going back down hill. There are signs...



Go down this road keeping left past Benoz and Hoca restaurants and keep St Katleens restaurant to your right.

i.e. take the left fork where the tarmac road splits. Just past a few houses on the right and two on the left there is a sharp right turn over a ditch by an electricity pole. Turn right and the Goat Shed is 50 yds up on the left.

roblyn


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
14/05/2010 11:25

Double thankyou Groucho

CheifOfficer


Joined: 28/05/2009
Posts: 12

Message Posted:
17/05/2010 10:09

Hello.



Blogspot now http://www.turtleproject2010.blogspot.com



Regs beach clean it would be good to do somthing at Alagadi at the end of May and better if we can get schools involved.



Last year the Esentepe Beledeye did not empty bins in the car parks at the start of A1 and A2 though they did collect from the beach bar. They (I think mınistry of tourism) have now buılt a public loo and shower block (its all timber and actually doesnt look that bad). I think this will have to be manned and no doubt they will charge. Fingers crossed they use the money they make on this to fund the emptying of the bins by Esentepe Beledeye. The beledeye gave lack of funds from the Tourism Ministry as their excuse last year.



Anyway, if this does not come off we will be emptying the bins again this year. This is an awful job and I hate asking the students to do it so we'll be glad of any help we can get. We normally bag up the rubbish and run it to the beach bar in the pick up truck.



Chee

ozwozz86


Joined: 24/10/2008
Posts: 336

Message Posted:
17/05/2010 18:47

For those to the west of Kyrenia who would like to help out there will be a beach clean on the 2nd June on the beach about 5minutes drive west from Karsiyaka. We had lots of turtle activity there last year and hoping for more this year so would appreciate any beach clean help we can get



Time to be confirmed, the more the merrier!



Thanks



Andrea (volunteer)

and Tricia (Friend of SPOT)

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
19/05/2010 06:51

Anyone interested in the satellite tracking of Turtles last year (those with transmitters attached to their carapace in 2009) check out this site:



http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/?project_id=397

offshoredi


Joined: 02/03/2009
Posts: 220

Message Posted:
19/05/2010 09:04

Robin if you email me when you are ready to do the beach clean at Aligadi Keith and I will be there will also bring the gloves for the students.



Diana



Email - seafox4di@yahoo.co.uk

elaycyp


Joined: 17/12/2008
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
19/05/2010 09:29

Hi Robin ,



Canyou email me as well when do the beach clean at Alagadi ?



anncyprus@yahoo.com

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
25/05/2010 16:09

OK folks, Robin has given us a date for this year's big Alagadi Beach Clean - It's Friday 4th June.



The time is provisionally 9 am onwards. I will post again if the time changes... but please put the date in your diaries...



Remember to bring gardening gloves if you have them as there is always some broken glass and sharps to contend with. A hat, some water and extra bin bags are also useful...



Turkcell have arranged some school presence, we are trying to get more.

Poodledog


Joined: 20/11/2009
Posts: 158

Message Posted:
28/05/2010 16:11

ozzwozz86

I would like to help at Karsiyaka Beach. Can you please email me details and directions to peterwills45hotmail.com. Thanks.

I am getting conflicting views as to which is Karsiyaka Beach

Eliz113


Joined: 14/06/2010
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 07:47

Hi. I am holidaying in Kyrenia week commencing 20 June and am hoping to sign up for a night of turtle watching with the team on Algadi Beach. Is everying up and running now? Is there another web site other than http://www.turtleproject2010.blogspot.com I should be looking at?



Thanks.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
25/06/2010 21:21

I keep looking on the blogspot but it still says 2009 is there a new one this year? I really enjoyed following the students last year on their Turtle escapades etc.

CheifOfficer


Joined: 28/05/2009
Posts: 12

Message Posted:
15/07/2010 14:49

www.turtleproject2010.blogspot.com