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Olive Ridley Project Sea Turtle Health Institute
Where injured turtles are treated
About Olive Ridley Project Sea Turtle Health Institute
The Olive Ridley Project rescues and treats injured, sick and entangled sea turtles, and runs three clinical facilities in the Maldives. Its flagship is the Sea Turtle Health Institute at Jawakara Islands, led by veterinarian Dr Max Polyak. If you find an injured, sick or entangled turtle anywhere in the Maldives, call or message its 24-hour hotline on 955 2205.
Why it's on our list
- Sea-turtle rescue
- 24-hour hotline: 955 2205
- Three clinics
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Olive Ridley Project Sea Turtle Health Institute before you go.