![]() ![]() Meanwhile the Pamukkale University in Denizli created a Rehabilitation Centre, neighbouring the PR facilities of the newly founded JUNE HAIMOFF SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION on Iztuzu Beach. ![]() She was awarded an MBE in the Queens New Year Honours List of 2011.Įvery movement toward turtle protection in the region and all over Turkey is based on these first efforts of one single woman. As a consequence Dalyan/ Iztuzu became part of the first ever designated Köyceğiz- Dalyan Specially Protected Area (SEPA) by Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers (Decree Number 88/13019 dated ). One of her main successes had been the abolishment of plans to build a big hotel complex on Iztuzu Beach, one of Turkey's main breeding sites for Loggerheads, in the late 1980's. She has been supported by diverse groups and people over the years, like Sir David Bellamy, DHKD, AGA etc. June Haimoff worked for more than 25 years towards a better protection of Sea Turtles, mainly the Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) in the Dalyan River Basin. ![]() About the Kaptan June Sea Turtle Conservation Foundation ![]()
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