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Cyprus Expedition 2016
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Turtlewatch• Established in 1991 by Royal Air
Force• 16 years of cooperation, this
would be 17th expedition!
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Main Aims1. To carry out active conservation
work on the Mediterranean turtles nesting on the beaches within the SBA, Southern Cyprus
2. To raise an awareness amongst locals about the need to conserve marine turtles
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Main Aims3. To investigate circumstances
surrounding the coastal environment and its management in the area
4. To provide an opportunity for undergraduates to experience fieldwork that will be of benefit to them in their future careers
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Accommodation• Previous years – Temporary
Accommodation at RAF Akrotiri, about 7km from the turtles nesting beaches.
• Most likely same for 2016 expedition but could be somewhere else
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Funding• Personal contribution = ~ £500• But 6-7 weeks of field work
including food & accommodation covered
• Grants• Fundrasing!!
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Team• Looking for 8 members including
2 leaders!• Experience with field work
preferred but not essential
• Passion for nature, science, conservation and research!
• Hard working and enthusiastic!
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Deadline• Monday 21st October noon• Applications up front or on the
ExSoc website
www.GlasgowExSoc.org.uk