NAUCRATES,
from Greek language "who
dominate the sea", is an NGO
organization based in Italy
operating in different countries
of the world with the aim to
contribute to the
CONSERVATION OF NATURE
Naucrates mainly works in
Thailand and in the
Mediterranean Region, focusing
on sea turtles, mangrove forest
and coral reef.
Naucrates and Sea Turtles
Seven species living in the
world, all listed as endangered
by International conventions (CITES,
IUCN, etc) are facing different
problems mostly due to human
actions.
NAUCRATES together with other
worldwide organizations and
institutions is now working to
find out the best co nservation
strategies which should
contribute to save these animals
and its habitat.
NAUCRATES focus on scientific
research to collect basic
information to design
conservation strategy and
actions. In parallel with the
research, educational programme
and conservation awareness
activities are carried out to
involve local communities in the
subject.
NAUCRATES with researchers,
volunteers, students, local
communities, media and who want
to give help, is actively
working in South Thailand where
a conservation project is
carried out on Ko Phra Thong
since 11 years.
Naucrates provides researchers
and technical assistance to
other countries, such as the
South Mediterranean Region.
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