Most sea turtles are listed as endangered species, and there is a need to protect them and restore their resources.
There are three problems for sea turtles that are of particular concern in Japan. One is the decline and environmental degradation of the sandy beaches that are the ""natal home"" of sea turtles.
The second is ""accidents at sea,"" such as a sea turtle accidentally entering a fishing net and dying.
Third, there is a ""delay in the recognition of the problem to sea turtles in society"" that has not progressed for 30 years.
In Minami Town, people are restricted from entering and leaving the beach at night during the spawning season, and street lights that affect sea turtles are turned off. In addition, by working together with the administration and townspeople, we aim to serve as a model for all towns bordering the sea turtle spawning grounds.
Carretta collects information on various sea turtles in cooperation with fishermen, people who value sandy beaches, and others who are familiar with sea turtles in their daily lives. Sometimes we protect and rehabilitate sea turtles that have become weak. We also aim to artificially breed loggerhead turtles within the museum in order to restore the resources of sea turtles that lay eggs on Ohama Beach.
Furthermore, through museum projects and classes, we aim to renew the Japanese perception of sea turtles toa modern ""sustainable society type"".