Naucrates

Mission Statement

NAUCRATES, Greek for "who dominates the sea", is a non-profit NGO based in Italy. From the beginning Naucrates’ main focus was conservation work in Thailand. In Koh Phra Thong, Thailand, the sea turtle conservation work had already started in 1996 and Monica was there from the beginning. The project has continued to protect the sea turtles, their nesting beaches and living habitat for over 20 years. It is not only sea turtles that Naucrates protects although this is their main focus. Over the years Naucrates has created many activities in order to study and help conserve the nature on the island. Naucrates staff, interns and volunteers have helped to study and conserve mangrove, coral reefs, sea grass beds, beaches and birds. As well as this, they have supported local communities through education, conservation awareness, small scale business etc. We believe that small initiatives can make a big difference.