Community impact on turtle survival
Strandlings and Satellites
Sea turtle conservation in South Africa is built on decades of science, rescue and community action. This presentation follows the remarkable journey from rescue and rehabilitation to satellite tracking and release, revealing what researchers have learned about these ancient ocean travellers. It is also a story about people, highlighting the critical role that coastal communities play in helping sea turtles survive and thrive.
ABOUT MARYKE MUSSON
Maryke Musson is a marine scientist, conservation leader and ocean advocate with more than three decades of experience in marine conservation, education and aquaculture. She has played a key role in advancing sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation and satellite tracking programmes in South Africa and currently leads conservation education and communications for the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR).
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