The main aim of the project is to increase the number of baby turtles that will survive from each nest. It is generally believed that, for every 1000 turtles born, just one will survive until adulthood. Through aiding the hatching process and making sure that the baby turtles make it to the sea safety, the volunteers are helping to reduce that staggering statistic.
The predominant role of the volunteer is the nightly beach patrol. The beach patrol is generally organised into two shifts of about 3 – 4 hours depending on the project site and the tides.