BPER Partner with Sea Shepherd Italy for the Protection of Sea Turtles

Sea Shepherd Italy has announced the expansion of Project Jairo, its campaign for the defense and conservation of Caretta Caretta sea turtles in the Mediterranean, also in Sardinia. Thanks to the contribution of BPER Banca and Banco di Sardegna, it has been possible to expand the conservation activities of this species along the coasts of the island, where Jairo’s activity had never taken place.

Project Jairo, launched in 2017, is committed to protecting sea turtles at every stage of their life cycle, from egg-laying to the release of their young into the sea. Sea Shepherd volunteers conduct regular beach patrols to locate and monitor nests, ensuring that future generations of turtles can be born in a safe environment. They also recover injured turtles, working with local rescue centers.

BPER Bank contribution to the project promoted by SeaShepherd

Italy, and in particular the southern regions, are confirmed as ideal places for nesting, especially for the Caretta Caretta species. Due to the warming of the seas, turtles are increasingly moving north to lay their eggs and the number of nests in Italy is constantly increasing. In fact, the summer of 2024 saw 500 nests laid along the entire Italian coast. Among the regions most chosen by turtles we find Sicily, with 190 nests and Calabria, with 147.

“We are thrilled to be able to extend the Jairo Project to Sardinia, a region of extraordinary beauty and importance for marine biodiversity,” said Andrea Morello, President of Sea Shepherd Italy.

“Thanks to the support of BPER Banca and Banco di Sardegna, we will be able to intensify our efforts to protect sea turtles and raise public awareness of the importance of preserving our oceans. The collaboration between Sea Shepherd Italy and these two important financial institutions represents a concrete example of how the non-profit, business and institutional worlds can work synergistically to address the most urgent environmental challenges. Thanks to their support, we will be able to intensify our monitoring, research and protection of sea turtles, thus helping to ensure a future for these magnificent creatures and their habitats.”

BPER Banca and Banco di Sardegna, always committed to promoting sustainability and protecting the environment, have decided to support the Jairo Project in line with their values ​​and with the aim of contributing to the conservation of marine biodiversity.

“BPER Banca wholeheartedly supports Sea Shepherd’s Jairo Project ,” said Serena Morgagni , Head of Communications at BPER Banca. “This non-profit organization has demonstrated commitment and dedication to protecting the seas over the years. The Jairo Project represents, in fact, a concrete action to benefit the aquatic habitat, with positive effects on the overall health of our seas: a path fully aligned with the social and sustainability objectives of BPER, which aims to support initiatives and programs to safeguard the environment and protect biodiversity.”

Sardinia is a new nesting habitat for sea turtles, with seven nests recorded this year. However, these fascinating creatures face numerous threats, including human pressure, plastic pollution, bycatch and climate change.

“For Banco di Sardegna, the partnership with Sea Shepherd allows us to bring and support the Jairo Project to the island , an initiative strongly oriented towards safeguarding the environment, with the aim of leaving a better world to new generations,” said Emanuela Cambuli , Head of Communications for Banco di Sardegna. “For this reason, in collaboration with Sea Shepherd and in synergy with local institutions, we will organize a series of meetings with schools next spring, to discover the areas and species to be saved.”

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