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E Management of the Foca Monaca In 2017, 17 specimens of Caretta caretta (or
Observatory in Castello di Punta Troia a Loggerhead) turtles, were rescued and treated
Marettimo. The second project, conducted at the centre, accounting for a total of 32
in partnership with the researchers of the specimens rescued since 2015.
Higher Institute for Environmental Protection To support these three projects, we developed a series
and Research (ISPRA), involves management of promotional activities at several sales points, whose
of the Foca Monaca Observatory in Castello aim was to donate useful working tools to the Protected
di Punta Troia a Marettimo. Its objective is to Marine Area, including a recovery bath for sea turtles, a
monitor the presence of Foca Monica, one of the turtle ambulance to rescue them and a classroom.
world’s most protected species. In 2016, thanks
to one of the photo traps installed and funded by
our company, a specimen of Foca Monaca was
sighted in a grotto of the Aegadian Islands.
E Management and improvement
of the Recovery Centre for sea turtles
in Favignana. The third project involved Levanzo Trapani
management of the Recovery Centre of sea Marettimo
turtles in Favignana, the first in Western Sicily. Favigliana
The aim of the centre is to rescue and recover
wounded or distressed specimens that are
housed in special baths before being treated
and set free at the end of their convalescence. SICILIA
In addition to having an educational function,
the complex acts as a visitor centre for tourists.