a code for reporting
marine turtle sightings in the UK

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The UK Turtle Code is an initiative of the Marine Turtle Implementation Group (TIG), a consortium of organisations whose mandate is the implementation of the MARINE TURTLES GROUPED SPECIES ACTION PLAN. The partner organisations are listed at the bottom of this page.
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Secretariat for TIG is provided by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS). If you wish to report a turtle sighting or stranding, click here to go to the Reporting page. Otherwise, please use the form below:

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TIG
The Marine Turtle Species Action Plan Implementation Group is responsible for providing direction and advice for the development and implementation of the Marine Turtles Grouped Species Action Plan.

Objectives:

· Implementation of the Marine Turtles Grouped Species Action Plan
· Significant reduction in accidental harm and bycatch of marine turtles in UK waters with special emphasis on the leatherback turtle
· Improved understanding of leatherback migratory ecology in the North East Atlantic
· International conservation measures which effectively prevent damage to turtle nesting beaches and feeding grounds by Britons in the UK and abroad and in the overseas territories
· International conservation measures which protect turtle species from illegal trade
· Significant reduction in marine pollutants harmful to turtles, in particular, marine litter
· Maximisation of public awareness of and participation in marine turtle conservation
· Maximisation of live releases and rehabilitation of accidentally caught and stranded turtles