Episode 138
Protecting Egypt’s Turtles: Micol Montagna on Marine Conservation and Citizen Science
Hi there. Nick here from Conservation Careers, and welcome to the podcast.
What’s it like to study and protect turtles in the stunning waters of Egypt’s Red Sea? How can citizen scientists and local communities play a key role in marine conservation? And what are the biggest threats facing sea turtles today?
Today’s guest is Micol Montagna, biologist and project coordinator at TurtleWatch Egypt 2.0. Micol has dedicated her career to marine conservation, using citizen science and innovative research to monitor and protect turtles along Egypt’s Red Sea coast.
In this episode, we explore the vital role Egypt plays in global turtle conservation, how TurtleWatch Egypt identifies and tracks individual turtles, and the importance of community engagement in marine protection. Micol also shares her career journey, insights into working in conservation, and advice for aspiring marine biologists.
It’s an inspiring, hands-on, and action-focused podcast.
Enjoy!
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