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Watching these tiny hatchlings make their way to t Watching these tiny hatchlings make their way to the ocean is always such a special moment. Every send-off is differentโ€”some are quick, while others take a little longerโ€”but we wait until every hatchling has safely reached the sea ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿข

Thank you to everyone who joined, gave them space, and helped us keep this moment calm and safe for them. ๐Ÿ’š

Want to join our next turtle send-off? Follow Proyek Penyu for updates!

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Donate to help us get a protected incubation centre to relocate these โ€˜high riskโ€™ nests to! ๐Ÿข

You can find more information and our donation link in our bio.

Letโ€™s save the turtles together! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿข
Follow @proyekpenyu.gili for more turtle conservation updates from Gili ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ

#SeaTurtleConservation #ProyekPenyuGili #TurtleConservation #SaveOurSeas #GiliTrawangan
World Turtle Day ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿข Every tiny flipper carries a World Turtle Day ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿข

Every tiny flipper carries a story of survival, hope, and resilience.

From the sands of Gili to the open ocean, each hatchling begins an incredible journey. Today, we celebrate these ancient ocean travelers and our commitment to protecting their future.

Together, we can ensure that more turtles find their way home.
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Donate to help us get a protected incubation centre to relocate these โ€˜high riskโ€™ nests to!

Link is in our Bio for more information!
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Letโ€™s save the turtles together!๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿข
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#WorldTurtleDay #SeaTurtleConservation #ProyekPenyuGili #TurtleRelease #SaveOurSeas
What a MAY! ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ The turtles are beginning to la What a MAY! ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ

The turtles are beginning to lay their eggs thick and fast on the Gili beaches. This month we've broken our record with 47 nests laid!

Our rangers are working day and night to ensure the protection of the turtle nests!

We wish we didn't have to relocate so many nests, but the beaches are fast eroding, and those that are left have been taken over by beach furniture, shops, bars and beach clubs. 

Help us to share this so more people are aware of why we need clean, quiet, dark beaches for turtles! 

#turtleconservation #gilitrawangan #nestingseason
The Manta Market was so much fun! โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿข A big thank The Manta Market was so much fun! โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿข

A big thank you to everyone who stopped past our market stand at the Manta Market on Saturday! 

We loved talking to heaps of turtle fanatics, explaining why turtle hatchlings should experience immediate release rather than kept captive in tanks and pools.

It really was interactive for all ages! Over 30 people pledged for free turtles on our big art mural! (The youngest, Jordan hasn't had her 1st birthday yet! ๐Ÿฅน)

Whilst kids (again, of ages 2-60 ๐Ÿ˜†) got involved with digging for treasure, rescuing turtle toys trapped in ropes and counting 'turtle eggs' ping pong balls.

We managed to raise 1,550,000idr to continue our project, thank you if you sponsored a turtle nest or purchased a turtle keychain! 

Best yet! Our Turtle nest cage that we had on display was promptly picked up by the Turtle Rangers and moved to a nest that was laid at 5pm on the beach! We are now complelty out of proper nest cages and have to move to temporary baskets until some start hatching.

We can't wait for more educational and interactive activities to help raise awareness with our busy turtle nesting season. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ

#sponsoraturtle #turtleconservation #GiliTrawangan #mantamarket
Ready to become an integral member of Proyek Penyu Ready to become an integral member of Proyek Penyu? ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ“‹๐Ÿ‘ฃ

We are recruiting more turtle trackers to collect data on turtle nesting beaches! See what kind of eco-warrior we are looking for. ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘€

Tracker roles:
โ€ข Early morning beach walks at sunrise
โ€ข Identifying and recording turtle tracks
โ€ข Locating, marking & protecting nests (including disguising tracks to reduce nest disturbances)
โ€ข Contributing to our emergency response network
โ€ข Receiving hands-on guidance and advise from turtle experts in the field 
โ€ข Supporting crowd control at controlled releases 
โ€ข Spreading the word and sharing the impact of Proyek Penyu ๐Ÿ’š

Become a Turtle Tracker on Gili Trawangan, free training tomorrow afternoon!

๐Ÿ“… Monday 11th May
๐Ÿ•“ 5.30pm
๐Ÿ“@pokemugilit , @gilifit
๐Ÿข Turtle Tracking Volunteer Training

#turtletrackers #gilitrawangan #citizenscience #turtleconservation
Today is the Manta Market! ๐Ÿข ๐Ÿ› ๐ŸŽจ Proyek Penyu hav Today is the Manta Market! ๐Ÿข ๐Ÿ› ๐ŸŽจ

Proyek Penyu have been invited back to have a little eco stand at @mantadivegilit this afternoon!

Come and say hello from 1pm today!

We'll have:
๐Ÿข Information and updates on our turtle nests
๐Ÿ› Keychains & Tshirts for sale to raise funds
๐ŸŽจ Community mural 
๐ŸŽฃ Plastic fishing games
๐Ÿชฃ Beach clean bingo
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Volunteer recruitment info
๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™€๏ธ A chance to meet the rangers! 
๐Ÿชบ Sponsor our next turtle nest! 

Come and learn what to do if you spot a turtle nesting on the beach, add your 'signature' to our giant mural and donate to help us save more turtle hatchlings!

#Gilitrawangan #ecopopup #savetheturtles #proyekpenyu
An afternoon of art, purpose, and ocean love ๐Ÿ’™ Cel An afternoon of art, purpose, and ocean love ๐Ÿ’™
Celebrating Earth Day at @hotellumi ๐ŸŒŠ

From blank canvas to ocean impact ๐ŸŽจ
Every tote we print is one step closer to less plastic in our seas.

Together, we create. Together, we protect ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿข

#EarthDay #SaveOurOcean #ReducePlastic #GiliIsland #EcoFriendly
Become a Turtle Tracker on Gili T! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿข We are Become a Turtle Tracker on Gili T! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿข

We are recruiting island volunteers to help us collect data on turtle nesting habits on Gili T!

๐Ÿ”Ž Learn how to identify turtle tracks 
๐Ÿ•ตโ€โ™€๏ธ Learn how to find, log and hide a nest
๐Ÿข Assist our Turtle Rangers in the field
๐Ÿ›ก Become an ambassador for Gili's infamous turtles
๐Ÿ‘‘ Be one of the first to hear about turtle hatchings

Our free monthly training session is today!

๐Ÿ•“ 5.30pm 
๐Ÿ“… Monday 13th April
๐Ÿ“@gilifit @pokemugilit 

If you can commit to morning walks around Gili Trawangan to protect nesting turtles please join us! 
One morning walk a week will help our data collection immensely!
Ready to become an integral member of Proyek Penyu Ready to become an integral member of Proyek Penyu? ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿข๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

We are recruiting more turtle trackers to collect data on turtle nesting beaches! See what kind of eco-warrior we are looking for. ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘€

Tracker roles:
โ€ข Early morning beach walks at sunrise
โ€ข Identifying and recording turtle tracks
โ€ข Locating, marking & protecting nests (including disguising tracks to reduce nest disturbances)
โ€ข Contributing to our emergency response network
โ€ข Receiving hands-on guidance and advise from turtle experts in the field 
โ€ข Supporting crowd control at controlled releases 
โ€ข Spreading the word and sharing the impact of Proyek Penyu ๐Ÿ’š

Become a Turtle Tracker on Gili Trawangan, free training tomorrow afternoon!

๐Ÿ“… Monday 13th April
๐Ÿ•“ 5.30pm
๐Ÿ“@pokemugilit , @gilifit
๐Ÿข Turtle Tracking Volunteer Training
Volunteers wanted! ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ‘‡ We are looking for turtle- Volunteers wanted! ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ‘‡

We are looking for turtle-loving volunteers to join our Gili research program!
If you:
๐Ÿ’š Love turtles
๐Ÿ’™ Love sunrise walks
๐Ÿ’š Want to partake in citizen science
๐Ÿ’™ Love to witness natural turtle releases

Then please join us! 
Our Turtle Trackers walk the beaches of Gili Trawangan every sunrise to check for turtle landings and nest activity. 

The data we collect helps us to 
- Protect turtle nesting hotspots
- Monitor incubating nests
- Reduce nest poaching
- Break the taboo on dangerous headstarting practises!
 
Join us at @gilifit on 19th March 5:30pm to sign up to protect Gili turtles!

#turtleconservation #GiliTrawangan#proyekpenyu
Whatโ€™s up for grabs in the final online auction?? Whatโ€™s up for grabs in the final online auction?? ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

Our Gili weekender is for 2 lucky people who want a chance to explore the gems of Gili Trawangan. In 2 days, weโ€™ve got an action packed eco weekend including:
- ๐Ÿšค 2 Return boat tkts @bluewaterexpress 
- ๐ŸŒด 2 night stay in fitness resort @gilifit 
- ๐Ÿชธ 2 pax coral planting workshop @trawangandive 
- ๐Ÿคฟ 2 person luxery snorkel cruise @utopiacatamaran 
- ๐Ÿ’†โ€โ™‚๏ธ 2 person signature massage @youspaexperience 

Every bid supports the Tiniest Tide! The higher the bid, the more turtles we can protect next season! Right now, you are bidding on a bargain! 

What are you waiting for? 
 
Bid, travel, and join us in paradise!
Letโ€™s break some milestones!! ๐ŸŽฏ The starting bid Letโ€™s break some milestones!! ๐ŸŽฏ

The starting bid was just under half the value of all the amazing donations weโ€™ve had to make the perfect Gili getaway retreat! But if we can surpass each one of these milestones, we can make a huge impact!!

Hereโ€™s what we can plan to do with each milestone of winning bid: 
๐Ÿ’ธ*5.5 mil IDR*
Funds 5 full beach workshops.
Thatโ€™s 100โ€“150 people reached directly on nesting beaches, with Turtle Trainers present, materials ready, and clear guidance where turtles are laying eggs!

๐Ÿ’ธ*6.5 mil IDR*
Funds 6โ€“7 beach workshops + reinforced nesting zones.
In addition to workshops, this covers extra signage, boundary ropes, and nest markers, helping stabilize the most active nesting areas during busy days โ€” impacting at least 150โ€“200 people.

๐Ÿ’ธ*7.5 mil IDR*
Funds 7โ€“8 beach workshops and sustained trainer presence.
This allows PPGT to run workshops across multiple weeks and beaches, while keeping trained eyes on the sand during nesting and early hatching periods, reaching 200+ people and directly reducing disturbance!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Every extra 500K = roughly half a beach workshop.
That means more sessions, more beaches reached, or extended trainer presence when things get busy.
Thereโ€™s no ceiling; the higher the bid climbs, the more often we can show up where turtles need space. 

What are you waiting for?! Join us in paradise and protect turtles on your next weekend trip. ๐Ÿ˜

#turtleconservation #savetheturtles #gilitrawangan
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