There are two main types of sea turtles nesting along the coasts of Northern Cyprus; these are Caretta-Caretta and Chelonia Mydas. The both are listed as endangered species and under strict protection. About 46 sandy beaches in North Cyprus comprise the main nestling ground for these endangered sea turtles in the Eastern Mediterranean. In 1992, about 1500 rare female turtles laid eggs on the shores of North Cyprus. It is estimated that as few as 300-400 green and 2000 loggerhead females nest annually. Since 1992 hundreds of students and staff from British Universities have taken part in the annual monitoring and conservation of marine turtles in Northern Cyprus.
The Environmental Protection Office of Northern Cyprus, together with environment related NGOs (such as Society of Protection of Marine turtles, Turkish Cypriot Green Peace Movement, and North Cyprus National Trust) are very active in the protection of the sea turtles of Northern Cyprus.
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