Found in most oceans, the threatened Sea Turtles swim in the open sea and the shallow waters of the continental shelf, bays, lagoons and estuaries. They foment a great part of the marine ecosystem as an indicative species as their presence demonstrates healthy seas. Through voluntary local action, Msambweni Turtle Conservation Group work to protect the species by carrying out daily beach patrols along the Msambweni coastline to inspect the already existing and newly laid nest.

The team recorded two new nests. Two Green Turtles laid eggs at seascape beach and the nests are expected to hatch in the August. The group documented eight (8) nests since the nesting season began. They also excavated their first nest that was laid in April but there were no successful hatchlings recorded due to unfavorable climatic condition that affected the nests. The nest had a record of 126 eggs that did not get to maturity.

Unfortunately, a case of poaching was cited where a female turtle that was assumingly on its way to laying eggs was captured and slaughtered and some parts removed. The team was able to confiscate the remaining parts and buried them as they continued to gather intelligence on those who had killed the turtle.