The Rekawa Turtle Conservation Project, located near Tangalle on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, is a vital initiative dedicated to the protection of endangered sea turtles. Operated by a local community-based organization, the project focuses on safeguarding turtle nesting sites along Rekawa Beach, one of the most important marine turtle nesting locations in the country. Five out of seven species of sea turtles, including the Green Turtle, Loggerhead, Leatherback, Hawksbill, and Olive Ridley, come ashore here to lay eggs. Visitors can join guided night-time turtle-watching tours, offering a rare chance to witness turtles laying eggs in their natural habitat without disturbing them. The project promotes eco-tourism while raising awareness about marine conservation, providing income for the local community and ensuring long-term protection of these majestic sea creatures.