This project is intended as a model for the delivery, revision, maintenance and exchange of information on marine turtle nesting beaches.

As a prototype, any comments on the site and improvements to the data are welcome. Comments sent to UNEP-WCMC using the "Feedback" facility will be automatically copied to the CMS Secretariat.

The aims of this site are to:

• make preliminary turtle information available to a wide user audience, including turtle biologists and coastal planners
• seek feedback from users on the value of the database
• invite users to contribute new or revised data and so allow the existing dataset to be improved -- Your assistance will be greatly appreciated!

• More information on the Indian Ocean turtle nesting database
• View the current dataset as an interactive on-line map
  Please note:
  The mapping tool requires a Java enabled browser.
  The applet which draws the map may need to be downloaded.
  The map data will need to be downloaded and this may take some time.
• Download a copy of the current dataset
• Provide feedback or submit data