Despite escalating poaching threats, beach patrols continued along the coastlines of Msambweni and Funzi Islands throughout the month. The teams shared vital and positive observations on turtle activities. With continuous records of high mortality rates, the Funzi Island group requested for increased manpower and government support in combating rampant poaching in the hotspot areas.

On January 7, the Msambweni team and Mwaembe village elders held an informative awareness meeting to deliberate on initiatives in confronting turtle poaching.