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SHARM EL RASHID

GUINCHO WS

GUINCHO

DATE OF THE LAST SIGHTING: 29/05/2024
SPECIES: Hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata
AGE: Unknown
PHOTOGRAPHER: Sony Seil

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🌊🐢 Naama Spotted in Na'ama Bay! 🐢🌊 A n

🌊🐢 Naama Spotted in Na'ama Bay! 🐢🌊
A new update from the field! 🐢 While diving in the waters of Na'ama Bay with SUBEX - The ART of Diving Diving Center Sharm, Anita Stoppini encountered Naama, an adult male green turtle we’ve been monitoring! 💚

Naama was seen covered in algae, which might be a sign that something isn’t quite right. This kind of detail is important — it could indicate changes in behavior, health, or habitat use. We’ll continue to keep an eye on him and monitor his condition closely. 🧪🔍

Thank you, Anita, for your valuable contribution and for helping us stay informed about the turtles of Sharm el-Sheikh! Every sighting makes a difference. 🌊🐢
📸 Photo credits: Anita Stoppini

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🌊🐢 Turtle Watch Egypt 2.0 Is Now on Better O

🌊🐢 Turtle Watch Egypt 2.0 Is Now on Better Oceans! 🐢🌊
We’re proud and excited to share that Turtle Watch Egypt 2.0 is now featured on the platform Better Oceans! 💙✨
🔗 https://better-oceans.com/meeresschutz-organisationen/turtle-watch-egypt-2-0/

Better Oceans is a collective platform created by ocean lovers — including journalists, photographers, scientists, filmmakers, and everyday sea enthusiasts — with one mission: to raise awareness and inspire action to protect our oceans 🌍🌊

Our planet’s oceans are in critical condition. Climate change, pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction are threatening marine life and coastal communities alike. Better Oceans brings people together to share knowledge, stunning visuals, and real solutions for sustainable ocean conservation. We’re thrilled to now be part of this global movement!

A heartfelt thank you to Marco Hannich, whose support and initiative made this collaboration possible. 🙏💚
We’re proud to be among other passionate ocean protectors and to help amplify the voice of marine conservation in the Red Sea and beyond.
📷photo credits: Emilio Mancuso

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#TurtleWatchEgypt #BetterOceans #MarineConservation #OceanAwareness #RedSeaTurtles #SustainableFuture #TurtleWatchEgypt20 #SeaTurtleMonitoring #CitizenScience #TogetherForTheOcean #ThankYouMarcoHannich #turtlewatchegypt20 #AIG

🐢🌊 Happy Sea Turtle Day from Shams Alam! 🌊🐢
We celebrated Sea Turtle Day with a special boat trip dedicated to these incredible marine animals. 🛥️💙

While on board, we took time to learn more about sea turtles and their conservation needs thanks to the educational materials shared by our partners at In-Water Research Group—a great way to deepen our knowledge before diving in. 📚🐢

We enjoyed two snorkeling sessions at beautiful sites, followed by a return to our house reef in Shams Alam, where we had a few unforgettable encounters in the water—turtles and more, right where they belong. 🌊🐢🌿

It was a day full of learning, connection, and awe—a perfect way to celebrate Sea Turtle Day.

A huge thank you to our amazing partners who make all this possible:
Compagnia del Mar Rosso, Verdeacqua, WWF Travel, Wadi Gimal Dive Centre, CoralWatch, VideoBubbles, and In-Water Research Group.

#SeaTurtleDay #TurtleWatchEgypt #TurtleAndReefWeek #CitizenScience #GreenTurtles #MarineConservation #WWFTravel #Verdeacqua #CompagniaDelMarRosso #CoralWatch #VideoBubbles #WadiGimalDiveCentre #InWaterResearchGroup #ShamsAlam #RedSeaReefs #MarineEducation #ProtectWhatYouLove #AIG

🐢🌊 Happy Sea Turtle Day from Shams Alam! 🌊🐢
We celebrated Sea Turtle Day with a special boat trip dedicated to these incredible marine animals. 🛥️💙

While on board, we took time to learn more about sea turtles and their conservation needs thanks to the educational materials shared by our partners at In-Water Research Group—a great way to deepen our knowledge before diving in. 📚🐢

We enjoyed two snorkeling sessions at beautiful sites, followed by a return to our house reef in Shams Alam, where we had a few unforgettable encounters in the water—turtles and more, right where they belong. 🌊🐢🌿

It was a day full of learning, connection, and awe—a perfect way to celebrate Sea Turtle Day.

A huge thank you to our amazing partners who make all this possible:
Compagnia del Mar Rosso, Verdeacqua, WWF Travel, Wadi Gimal Dive Centre, CoralWatch, VideoBubbles, and In-Water Research Group.

#SeaTurtleDay #TurtleWatchEgypt #TurtleAndReefWeek #CitizenScience #GreenTurtles #MarineConservation #WWFTravel #Verdeacqua #CompagniaDelMarRosso #CoralWatch #VideoBubbles #WadiGimalDiveCentre #InWaterResearchGroup #ShamsAlam #RedSeaReefs #MarineEducation #ProtectWhatYouLove #AIG

🌟🐢 More Turtle Sightings from Hemes Bay! 🐢🌟
Ruud Van Den Berg is back with more turtle magic from Hemes Bay! 🐢✨
Our incredible Turtle Watcher continues his dedicated monitoring work, and we’re thrilled to share his latest sightings — all now being processed into our Photo-ID database 💻📸 This time, Ruud encountered:

➡️ Three hawksbill turtles: Boma, Her4 EI, and Leonardo
➡️ Six green turtles: Francina, Malea, Tobi, Unk7 Jan, Unk12, and Yola

One of the most beautiful observations? Yola, Unk12, and Tobi were often seen calmly feeding on seagrass side by side 🌿🐢 — a peaceful scene that shows just how important these feeding grounds are for our resident turtles.

We’re especially keeping a close eye on Unk12, who is still under monitoring due to a serious injury on her carapace. Thanks to Ruud’s commitment, we can follow her progress closely. Stay tuned — Hemes Bay keeps surprising us with its richness and its turtles!

📸 Photo credits: Ruud Van Den Berg
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🌊🐢 Happy World Sea Turtle Day – June 16, 2

🌊🐢 Happy World Sea Turtle Day – June 16, 2025! 🐢🌊
Today we celebrate one of the ocean’s oldest and most iconic creatures — the sea turtle! With over 100 million years of history, these ancient mariners play a crucial role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems.
🐢 Why They Matter
Sea turtles are "sentinels of the sea," and they keep healthy the ecosystems where they live!
🌍 Under Threat
Sadly, sea turtles face numerous threats:
- Plastic pollution: Turtles often mistake plastic for food, leading to fatal consequences.
- Habitat destruction: Coastal development and light pollution disrupt their nesting beaches.
- Bycatch: Many turtles are accidentally caught in fishing nets, leading to injury or death.

🐢 How You Can Help
- Join awareness events and beach clean-ups.
- Reduce your plastic use — every small action counts!

🌊 Join Us!
At Turtle Watch Egypt 2.0, we’re committed to protecting sea turtles and raising awareness about their conservation. Let’s work together to ensure they’re around for generations to come.

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💚 Let’s give sea turtles a fighting chance — not just today, but every day.
#SeaTurtleDay #TurtleWatchEgypt #OceanConservation #SaveTheTurtles #WorldSeaTurtleDay2025 #turtlewatchegypt20 #AIG

🌊🐢 Turtle & Reef Week – Day 2: Underwater

🌊🐢 Turtle & Reef Week – Day 2: Underwater Encounters & Turtle Watcher Training! 🐢🌊
Today we officially welcomed the rest of our group to Shams Alam, including marine biologist Laura Tagliaferro and videomaker Massimo Verde, here to document our adventure with VideoBubbles. 🎥🌟

And what a start! Together, we headed into the water and were lucky enough to spot green turtles and even the dugong Kuno! 🐢💙✨

The day continued with two exciting sessions: a morning presentation on marine turtle ecology and biology, followed by an afternoon training on how to become a Turtle Watcher, including what to do when spotting an injured turtle in the wild. 🩺🌿

We’re learning, exploring, and connecting with nature...and every moment counts!

🌍 And we can’t wait to celebrate Sea Turtle Day tomorrow with a special field trip dedicated to these ancient ocean wanderers!

#TurtleWatchEgypt #TurtleAndReefWeek #SeaTurtleWeek #SeaTurtleDay #CitizenScience #MarineEducation #DugongKuno #TurtleRescue #GreenTurtles #ShamsAlam #CoralWatch #WWFTravel #Verdeacqua #CompagniaDelMarRosso #VideoBubbles #WadiGimalDiveCentre #RedSeaReefs #Aig

🌊🐢 ŻÓŁW Spotted in Marsa Egla! 🐢🌊

🌊🐢 ŻÓŁW Spotted in Marsa Egla! 🐢🌊

Exciting news from our own team! 🎉 While swimming in the beautiful waters of Marsa Egla, @rebeccamontanari , part of the Turtle Watch Egypt 2.0 team, encountered a sub-adult green turtle we know as ŻÓŁW! 💚🐢

Every sighting helps us learn more about this young turtle’s movements and habits. Thanks to Rebecca’s report and photo, we’re able to update our Photo-ID records and continue monitoring ŻÓŁW’s journey in the Red Sea 🌊✨

📸 Photo credits: Rebecca Montanari
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