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    Report your sighting! Take part in the conservation of dolphins, whales and turtles and become a citizen scientist.

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    REPORT YOUR SIGHTING

    Observer who made or reported the sighting

      Sighting details

      Media

      Photos

      You can upload a maximum of 4 photos (up to 2,5MB each)

      Videos

      You can upload a maximum of 4 videos (up to 12,5MB each)

      The project

      SightMe is a citizen science project, aimed at collecting research data on cetaceans and turtles and at mitigating the impact of boat disturbance on them and their habitat, through public engagement in scientific monitoring.

      Cetaceans of the Mediterranean Sea

      We commonly believe that in order to see whales, we must travel to far-off seas. But, unexpectedly, the Mediterranean Sea is home to eight species of cetaceans, including the world’s second-largest animal, the fin whale.

      Turtles of the Mediterranean Sea

      Sea turtles are marine reptiles that have swum in our oceans form more than 100 million years, having played a vital ecological role for the marine habitats since then. These highly migratory animals travel over long distances in many parts of the world and spend most of their lives in the ocean.

      Loggerhead turtle

      Loggerhead turtle

      (Caretta caretta)

      The loggerhead turtle is named for its large head and is characterised by heavy strong jaws, allowing to feed on hard shelled-prey. The dorsal shield, called carapace, is slightly he ...

      Green turtle

      Green turtle

      (Chelonia mydas)

      The green turtles are the only herbivore among sea turtle species. They are so called because of the green coloured cartilage and fat and not because of the shell, which is often dar ...

      Leatherback turtle

      Leatherback turtle

      (Dermochelys coriacea)

      Known to be the largest of all sea turtles, the leatherback is also one of the biggest reptiles on earth. It is easily recognisable by its distinctive smooth and soft carapace that s ...

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