On Thursday 16th, the sea turtle conservation team along with seven work camp volunteers conducted an exciting Beach Event in Uppunda tarapathi alevekodi village. The first activity on this afternoon was a sand sculpture competition. The children and even some adults enjoyed building sea turtles or hatchlings out of sand and the results were impressive. Afterwards the children with the best sculptures were awarded with prizes.
“SMART CLASS” – A Smartest way of Learning introduced in Government Middle School in Keeranallur, Kancheepuram District with the collaboration of FSL India, Better World – Korea, Samsung Electronics Ltd – Korea and India. The computer lab, with all the laptops, chairs and tables was built during “Samsung Employee Volunteer Program” held in Nov – Dec 2013.
On Sunday morning, October 12th , the first turtle nest of the season was found on the Beach of Gangolli by a Contact Person who informed FSL. On the same day the FSL-team went to Gangolli to observe the nest. After having a glance at the nest and the turtle tracks, the species was identified as Olive Ridley. While discussing the construction of the hatchery with the Forest Department, it was decided to set it up the following day with…