MEDASSET – Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea Turtles is an international nonprofit organisation working to protect marine and coastal habitats in the Mediterranean, with sea turtles as our flagship species.
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SEAniors On The Move: Educational & Eco-Friendly Journey to Italy for Seniors
The SEAniors On The Move project, held under the IKY Erasmus+ initiative, concluded successfully, offering a unique learning... read more →
April 9, 2025
Caretta²Zakynthos: Paving the Way for the Safe Release of Marine Species and the Protection of Fisheries
MEDASSET (Mediterranean Society for the Conservation of Sea Turtles), in collaboration with the Department of Environment at Ionian... read more →
March 5, 2025
Caretta²Zakynthos Workshop: Advancing Safe Marine Species Release and Fishing Gear Protection
The educational workshop, titled “Safe Release of Marine Species and Protection of Fishing Gear,” was successfully held as part... read more →
March 5, 2025
Press Release – Persistent Threats to Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches in Greece, Türkiye, and Cyprus
The 44th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention (Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and... read more →
December 17, 2024
Bern Convention 2024: Critical Sea Turtle Habitats in Greece, Türkiye, and Cyprus Under Continuous Threat
For the 36th year in succession, MEDASSET participated in the 44th Standing Committee Meeting of the Bern Convention (2 Dec. –... read more →
December 17, 2024
GOOD PRACTICES REPORT
December 10, 2024
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