Now you also can become a member of the Turtle Conservation Project (TCP). By joining the turtle family you will be contributing to the continuation of various TCP's community based conservation efforts carried out in Sri Lanka.

TCP membership entitles you to:

• Regular copies of TCP bi annual newsletter called "Turtle News"
• TCP membership card
• Reduced entry fee to TCP Turtle Watch program in Kosgoda site.

The TCP runs "Turtle Night Watch" a community based nature tourism program to give the tourist a chance to witness a turtle nest in their natural habitat. The Turtle Night Watch program is conducted by the TCP's experienced Research staff and also by the trained local tourist guides. The revenue from the Turtle Night Watch is used to fund the nest protectors' salaries and also to continue various environmental projects and alternative income generation projects.

TCP offers two types of membership as follows;

• Active membership (Many locals fall to this category)
  
  These members support the TCP by directly involving in organizing events such as exhibitions school lectures general administration and participate in its various other conservation efforts.
  
  
• Passive membership (Many foreigners fall to this category)
  
  These members use their membership to receive more information about turtles and TCP activities and also they want to contribute to the TCP's conservation efforts by becoming a member.

How to become a "Turtle Friend" ?

Please fill the membership application form provided below and return us with the membership fee. When your application is received then we will send you the membership card with relevant documents. By becoming a TCP "Turtle friend" you will be making a positive contribution to the conservation of the marine turtles. If you would like to help please fill in this application. Alternatively any donation would be greatly appreciated to TCP work please contact us if you would like further information.

Membership fee:

• Sri Lankan Adults: Rs. 100.00
• Sri Lankan Students: Rs. 50.00
• Adult Foreign Nationals: US $ 25.00

• Sri Lankans: Rs. 1000.00
• Foreign Nationals: US $ 100.00

Please find the membership application form provided here

We are not a typical turtle hatchery!

The TCP is unlike the numerous "turtle hatcheries" on the South West coast. The "In-situ" conservation method is very much better than those employed by the hatcheries because;

• It avoids the damaging effects of moving eggs from their natural nest.
• It avoids the fatal effects of retaining hatchlings in captivity for the first few vital days of their life.
• The financial incentive for community participation is orientated toward the conservation work and away from turtle egg collection.

Adopt a Turtle!

TCP raises funds and awareness for the conservation of Sri Lankan marine turtles through its "Sea Turtle Adoption Campaign". By adopting a sea turtle for US $ 40.00 for three months US $ 75.00 for six months US $100.00 for one year and US $ 150.00 for two years) you can contribute to save the nesting females and to the continuation of the community based environmental resource management activities.

What you receive?

Adopters receive the following:

• An exclusive T-shirt
• An adoption certificate
• Two different sheets of 12 different turtle stickers
• TCP's bi annual newsletter "Turtle news"

YES! I WISH TO ADOPT A TURTLE...!