Kurma asih

Kurma Asih Turtle Conservation

Kurma Asih, which means turtle carers, was founded in 1997 when a group of Balinese fishermen from the village of Perancak in West Bali, who had traditionally been turtle hunters, became aware of the endangered status of seas turtle population. Trained by the WWF in relocation and conservation methods, the Kurma Asih group began an active protection and education program involving villages along the 50 kilometer Jembrana beach in West Bali.

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The traditional village of Perancak has been home to turtles for years however it is only in recent years that turtle conservation has become a priority for us. Before 1997 turtles were hunted for their meat and shells which resulted in a decline in the turtle population, in order to prevent the disappearance of turtles in Perancak Kurma Asih was founded.

Kurm﻿a Asih Turtle Conservation

Kurma Asih Turtle Conservation