Cabo Verde is the world’s third most important site for nesting loggerhead turtles. SOS Tartarugas began operations in June 2008 on Sal in response to the wholesale slaughter of turtles as they came on to the beach to nest, a situation that may have resulted in rapid extinction.. SOS Tartarugas is a non-profit environmental organisation. The main objective is to protect and conserve loggerhead turtles through deterring illegal hunting and protecting nesting habitat.
