A Video Spotlight on Edward Aruna and the Conservation Project in Sierra Leone. Produced by Tusk Awards 2024.
In 2004, Ocean Ecology Network and Dr. Manjula Tiwari joined forces with Edward Aruna to initiate a groundbreaking sea turtle conservation project in Sierra Leone. Over two decades of dedication, innovation, and relentless hard work have culminated in a remarkable achievement: Edward Aruna, leader of the Reptile and Amphibian Program - Sierra Leone (RAP-SL), was honored with the Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa 2024.
Presented by HRH Prince William, Prince of Wales, this prestigious award celebrates Edward’s outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation and underscores the impact of long-term collaboration. Ocean Ecology Network is incredibly proud to have been part of this journey. Huge congratulations to Edward on this well-deserved recognition.
On 27 November 2024, at the iconic Savoy in London, HRH Prince William, Prince of Wales, delivered a powerful and inspirational speech at the Tusk Conservation Awards 2024. His message emphasized the urgency of investing in the natural world and understanding its immeasurable value for current and future generations. It was an honor to attend such an impactful event, celebrating the dedication of conservation heroes from across Africa, that included Ocean Ecology Network’s partner, Edward Aruna from Reptile and Amphibian Project, Sierra Leone (RAP-SL).
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When Edward Aruna arrives back home in Freetown, Sierra Leone, after being awarded the Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa, he is celebrated with a hero’s welcome!
Manjula Tiwari and Ocean Ecology Network featured on Austrian Television: ORF Mayrs Magazin - Wissen für alle. Schildkröten Rettung
Broadcast 29 Sep 2023
Courtesy of ORF / Veröffentlichung mit freundlicher Genehmigung des ORF.
Manjula Tiwari interviewed by Austrian Television, ORF ZIB Magazin for their Climate Report.
Permission to use courtesy of ORF / Veröffentlichung mit freundlicher Genehmigung des ORF.
Program name: ZIB Magazin Klima / Erderwärmung und bedrohte Arten: Immer mehr Meeresschildkröten weiblich / Broadcast date: 4 Nov 2023
Manjula Tiwari was a speaker at the Earthna Summit 2023 in Qatar, where the delicate balance between drylands and marine ecosystems, among many other themes related to conservation and sustainability in hot and arid climate were discussed with so many brilliant minds (including Jane Goodall).
Manjula discusses sea turtle research and conservation and Ocean Ecology Network’s mission. (www.oceanecology.org)
NatGeo film about how warming temperatures off the coasts of Australia may be having a devastating effect on green sea turtle populations by turning almost all their offspring into females.
Ocean Ecology Network is a collaborator of Programa Tâto in São Tomé , and very proud of Hipólito Lima being awarded the Tusk Conservation Award.
This survey of the Angolan coastline was conducted “old style” in an helicopter! Nowadays, we can use drones.
