At TSAFI, we are committed to the protection and conservation of aquatic wildlife, including turtles and other vulnerable species. Our capacity building trainings are designed to equip individuals, organizations, and communities with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively rescue and safeguard aquatic wildlife populations. Aquatic wildlife rescue and conservation are complex and multifaceted challenges that require a deep understanding of biology, ecology, and the specific needs of endangered species. Effective wildlife rescue and conservation efforts demand skilled professionals and dedicated individuals who can respond swiftly and knowledgeably to critical situations.

This is where capacity building becomes essential. Our capacity building trainings are designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed to make a meaningful impact on aquatic wildlife rescue. We offer a range of training programs tailored to different skill levels and areas of interest for frontline forest staff, veterinarians, researchers, community members. Our capacity building trainings are led by a team of experienced wildlife experts, biologists, and conservationists who have a deep understanding of aquatic wildlife and a passion for teaching. They bring real-world experience and knowledge to the training programs, ensuring that participants receive the highest quality education.

School in Aquatic Wildlife Biology and Conservation

The School for Aquatic Wildlife Biology and Conservation; is first of its kind, week-long course designed to equip researchers, conservationists, frontline forest staffs and students with the necessary skills required to conduct scientifically robust studies for conservation and management of aquatic wildlife. The course aims to provide a holistic understanding of aquatic ecosystems from theoretical knowledge on the biology and ecology of various aquatic animals to field methods that stand up to international scientific standards to practical knowledge. The course includes lecture and field trips, with emphasis on imparting hands-on experience to the participants in aquatic fauna identification, data documentation, survey techniques, marking techniques along with technical knowhow on the latest equipments and proper animal handling and husbandry techniques which adhere to international animal welfare standards. Over the last four years, the course has been successfully executed in prime field locations of conservation priority - the National Chambal Sanctuary, Sohagi Barwa Sanctuary, Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.

Over the last five years the course has developed the capacity of over 85 participants, including young students, researchers, wildlife enthusiasts and working professionals. Over 50% of the participants working with various conservation organisations or pursuing higher studies in the field have acknowledged that they have benefitted at some point in their carrier, from the learning and skills attained in this course. While the course has served as a stepping stone for early-stage researchers equipping them with the necessary skills in the field of aquatic wildlife and conservation research, various biologists got trained to produce publishable data while conservationists and forest officers were able to present scientifically viable findings. Once the course is completed, the entire process is evaluated; internally and with feedback collected from the participants in order to improve it for the future.