Treacherous and unreachable areas posed a challenge to Msambweni and Funzi Turtle Conservation Groups (TCGs) who conduct frequent patrols on the coastline to ensure that new nests have been secured and protected from human activities and poachers in March and April. This presisposes the area to easy poaching by both human, dogs and some wild animals as the area is isolated, has low population and pose difficulty to access the coastline hence few patrols are usually carried out.

In March, the group recorded one case that was as a result of human poaching in Funzi. Several turtle tracks were observed indicating that some turtles are looking for safer place to lay eggs. In Msambweni, the group recorded their first nest of a green turtle in April and a second green turtle nests in the same month at Msambweni Beach House. The two nests spotted were secured and daily monitored to ensure they hatch successfully. Unfortunately, the Msambweni Turtle Group Chairman came across a dead green turtle which was believed to been caught by fishermen as by catch.

The team celebrated a win in nesting when one nest of a green turtle was safely established at Mzame area in Funzi. This was the second nest since the nesting season begun. A major achievement was also made in marine litter management. In partnership with community members, schools and Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Msambweni Turtle Conservation Group was able to carry out four (4) beach clean ups as a way of securing nesting grounds and protecting the marine ecosystem.

A joint beach cleanup with Msambweni youth group and where 147 kilograms of trash was collected. A different clean up was organized in Vingujini Town Center which was targeted after a worrying trash condition was observed. The trash was usually washed to the sea by the ongoing rains threatened the nesting grounds and marine animal lives. The event by Msambweni youth group was supported by ANAW with resources needed for the activity and 800 kgs of trash was collected. A few community members were able to join in some of the clean ups.

Three groups, Msambweni Turtle Conservation Group,Funzi Turtle Watch and Shimoni Turtle Watch met with ANAW management team where they shared their progress and some of the areas they needed interventions and support in April. The Msambweni group was then presented with a laptop and a projector that they had previously requested to conduct education and awareness in schools and as equipment for informing visitors at their education center. Shimoni turtle watch was also presented with a laptop to help them in their day to day work in turtle conservation.