Ecological Research Society

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Ecological Research Society (EKAD) Sea Turtle Conservation and Monitoring Project in Antalya / Belek and Kızılot Nesting Beaches.
Ecological Research Society (EKAD) was established in 2003, with the efforts of academicians most of whom are experts in biodiversity and nature conservation. Since its establishment, EKAD has been in a harmonious cooperation with universities, related ministries, municipalities, other NGO’s, and ...

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Ecological Research Society (EKAD) was established in 2003, with the efforts of academicians most of whom are experts in biodiversity and nature conservation. Since its establishment, EKAD has been in a harmonious cooperation with universities, related ministries, municipalities, other NGO’s, and private enterprises. To this day, we continue our mission by increasing and expanding our activities with the contributions of national and international volunteers joining our studies.

EKAD has been running 'Sea Turtle Conservation and Monitoring Project' in Antalya - Belek Sea Turtle Nesting Beach since 1998 (as university research group before 2003) and recently added Kızılot Sea Turtle Nesting Beach (also in Antalya) to it's Project sites as well.

Our volunteer program is carried out in Belek and Kızılot Nesting Beaches. Belek is one of the largest known sea turtle nesting areas in the Mediterranean (2nd largest, according to Canbolat, 2004) and Kızılot Nesting Beach is another promising nesting beach according to 2021 results.

In those projects, we have many goals such as monitoring sea turtle populations, determining and minimizing the negative impacts on nests and hatchlings, educating both the local people and the tourists about sea turtles, raising awareness about the conservation efforts, and encouraging contributions to these efforts.

Work done by volunteers do not require extreme physical conditioning except an endurance to heat, humidity and long walks on the beach, and the ability to work and live together in a diverse group as a team member.

We are looking enthusiastic individuals who wants to be a part of this journey, contribute to the effort, experience sea turtles first-hand, has a work ethic and a love for nature.

We have been working on sea turtle conservation over 20 years with a well-earned experience and still trying to add more of it. We believe in professionalism in our work and also believe having fun is part of doing a great work.

If you are planning a career on related subjects this will be a great opportunity for you to add to your know how and we are hoping to see you as part of EKAD team in the long run as well.   


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Fatih Polat

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Joao Cuéllar García rating5,0

2024 at Sea Turtle Monitoring And Conservation

I was three weeks in the programa, and It was awesome. People is so friendly, we work all days in turtles (what its so cool) excepts three rest days to visit the city, and you have free time during the day. The accomodations are so good and those three weeks were incredible, a experience i will ...
Clément ZEGDI rating5,0

2024 at Sea Turtle Monitoring And Conservation

August 2024 in Turkey was unforgettable. We were warmly welcomed, and I formed lasting friendships. Learning about sea turtles, even outside my field, was a unique experience. A heartfelt thank you to Fatih Polat, Eyup Bardak, Eda Kaya, and everyone at the camp for their constant support. I’ll ...
Victor Silvestre rating5,0

2024 at Sea Turtle Monitoring And Conservation

Sea turtle monitoring was a great experience. And the sense of community that you build with the people in camp make things amazing. Beware only that it can get rough as sleeping patterns and climate in August poses a challenge!! But if you're in the spirit of helping with whatever is required ...
Salah Boughanmi rating5,0

2024 at Sea Turtle Monitoring And Conservation

I spent 30 days with this association. 30 unforgettable days, an enriching experience with an extremely healthy, family atmosphere, everyone looking out for each other. Many thanks again to Fatih Polat, Eyup Bardak and Eda Kaya who were there to help and guide me during those 30 ...
Antoine GOULARD rating5,0

2024 at Sea Turtle Monitoring And Conservation

It was a great experience in Turkey. Our French group received a very warm welcome and made some very strong friendships. We learnt a lot about sea turtles, in a field of study that is not my own. I won't forget those 4 weeks at EKAD. Thank you to the people in charge for their ...
Pierre Le Guen rating5,0

2024 at Sea Turtle Monitoring And Conservation

I really enjoyed my time there, the people in the camp were very welcoming and made me feel at home. I really enjoyed learning more about sea turtles. I recommend this voluntering ...

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Life Below Water
  • Life On Land