Founded in 1996 by the Franco-Italian biologist Daniela Freggi, the “Lampedusa Turtle Rescue” is a veterinary clinic dedicated to injured marine turtles of the Mediterranean. From a simple bandage to a complex surgical intervention, the “Lampedusa Turtle Rescue” shelters and treats around 200 marine turtles every year.
During the last winter season, the field crew of the Octopus Foundation met several times in the South of France, at the Étang de Thau. These trainings were scheduled in order to increase the efficiency of the underwater operations. The testing of tools in challenging conditions such as cold water and poor visibility was an…
Engineer in the marine environment and doctor in marine biology, Ariel Fuchs, 54, dedicated his life to his passion for the underwater world. As the operational director of the Octopus Foundation, his tremendous expertise helps Julien Pfyffer, founder, to make the best decisions for the Foundation’s strategy. He is also in charge of the organization…