The animal

The turtle

An iconic Mediterranean species, the Loggerhead sea turtle finds a precious refuge in the Camargue National Nature Reserve, on the region's sandy beaches. Characterized by its large size and migratory behavior, this marine turtle plays an essential role in marine ecosystems, regulating populations of jellyfish and other marine organisms. Despite its protected status, the loggerhead sea turtle faces numerous threats: loss of nesting sites, human disturbance and accidental capture in fishing nets. With a Mediterranean population estimated at just thirty thousand adult individuals, the future of this species is increasingly uncertain. 

Faced with this fragile reality, the Ross'Wild fund provides financial support for targeted conservation actions, in close collaboration with the Société Nationale de Protection de la Nature, to ensure the preservation and long-term survival of the Loggerhead sea turtle in the Mediterranean.

Outbreak zone monitoring

Outbreak zone monitoring

Protecting loggerhead turtle nesting sites in the Camargue, by monitoring beaches and hatching areas to ensure a safe environment for eggs and young turtles as they emerge from the sand.
Veterinary care and rehabilitation

Veterinary care and rehabilitation

Reception and care of injured or weakened turtles, in collaboration with specialized centers, to give them a second chance and reintroduce them, once recovered, into their natural habitat.
Scientific research

Scientific research

Set up scientific observation programs to study the distribution and behavior of loggerhead turtles in order to better understand their ecology and promote their conservation.