Cause Area
Secondary Sectors
Geographies Served
Programs
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Turtle Walks Programme
District
Chennai
States
Tamil Nadu
The programme conducts turtle walks from January to March, focusing on beach patrols to locate eggs and witness nesting turtles. While the process is beautiful, it's sad to aid creatures that survived independently for millions of years and are now threatened due to technology. With all seven sea turtle species critically endangered, the programme intervenes to protect them. Walks cover seven kilometres from Neelangarai Beach to Besant Nagar Beach, starting at 11:30 pm with discussions on turtles and the environment, concluding at 4 am or 5 am based on nest discoveries. Access Neelangarai Beach by turning off next to Shanthi Hospital, and parking at Elliots Beach. Students interested in joining walks or witnessing hatchling releases in March and April are welcome.
Registration Details
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PAN Card
NA
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CSR Form 1
Not Available
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80G
NA
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12A
NA
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FCRA
Not Available
About
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Headquarters
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Since
1987
Impact
Since its founding, SSTCN has protected thousands of turtle nests, released over 200,000 hatchlings, and educated tens of thousands of people through its awareness programs and turtle walks.
Vision and Mission
SSTCN aims to ensure the conservation and continued presence of sea turtles on the Chennai coast through direct conservation action, research, and public education to create awareness about turtles and broader marine ecosystem issues.
Political & Religious Declarations
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Political Affiliation
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Religious Affiliation
Location
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Offices in Cities
Chennai
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Other
Website
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management