Chennai Turtle Walk

rkarthikeyan · Feb 26th, 2007, 15:13

For those who are presently living in chennai or visiting chennai, for those who wish to do something to the endangered turtle species, & for those who wish to explore the midnight beauty of the Elliots beach (Beasant Nagar beach)...

Formed by the students of the Madras Christian College, the (Students Sea Turtle Conservation Network) SSTCN has been organizing turtle walks for the past 14 years. Every Friday and Saturday, the volunteers gather at 10.30 p.m. near Neelankarai beach. They cover 7 km along the coast between Elliots Beach and Neelankarai.

They follow the nest by following the turtle tracks, collect the eggs and place them in a temporary hatchery in Neelankarai.

More Info:
http://myadventuresports.blogspot.co...ve-ridley.html

Photos from my last weekend walk...
http://picasaweb.google.com/rkarthikeyan/TurtleWalk

shahronakm · Feb 27th, 2007, 19:10

Thanks for the info.
Just 15 days back was in Chennai would have loved to do the walk. May be next time.

Ronak.

iwanttogoback · Feb 28th, 2007, 09:25

what a great idea, thanks for the info.

nick - how about a special night out with mrs n and a couple of thousand baby turtles?

Nick-H · Feb 28th, 2007, 09:57

Hmmmm.... I'll mention it to her, but I think we'll leave it to the youngsters

Feb 26th, 2007, 15:13	#1
rkarthikeyan Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 45	Chennai Turtle Walk For those who are presently living in chennai or visiting chennai, for those who wish to do something to the endangered turtle species, & for those who wish to explore the midnight beauty of the Elliots beach (Beasant Nagar beach)... Formed by the students of the Madras Christian College, the (Students Sea Turtle Conservation Network) SSTCN has been organizing turtle walks for the past 14 years. Every Friday and Saturday, the volunteers gather at 10.30 p.m. near Neelankarai beach. They cover 7 km along the coast between Elliots Beach and Neelankarai. They follow the nest by following the turtle tracks, collect the eggs and place them in a temporary hatchery in Neelankarai. More Info: http://myadventuresports.blogspot.co...ve-ridley.html Photos from my last weekend walk... http://picasaweb.google.com/rkarthikeyan/TurtleWalk __________________ Wishes for a Happy and Safe Travel. Karthikeyan. http://www.karthikeyan.in/ Sites i visit often: Adventure Sports \| India Mike

Feb 27th, 2007, 19:10	#2
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,377	Thanks for the info. Just 15 days back was in Chennai would have loved to do the walk. May be next time. Ronak. __________________ My Picture Gallery

Feb 28th, 2007, 09:57	#4
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,783	Hmmmm.... I'll mention it to her, but I think we'll leave it to the youngsters __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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iwanttogoback is sorry Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: perth Posts: 1,535	what a great idea, thanks for the info. nick - how about a special night out with mrs n and a couple of thousand baby turtles?

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