ABSTRACT
Marine Turtle Conservation Program (MTCP) at the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP) is located in the West Coast of Palawan, known as the Coral Triangle of the Philippines. This study described the profile of Marine Turtle Conservation Program (MTCP) at the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park in terms of location, marine turtle species identification, number of hatchlings released per year, management organizational structure, and conservation activities. This study also aimed to determine the perceived management challenges and opportunities encountered by employees during Covid-19 pandemic. Documentary analysis, netnography, virtual focus group discussion, and structured questionnaires were used in data gathering. There were 3 recorded species in the conservation site, i.e., Chelonia mydas, Uretmochelys imbricata, and Lepidochelys oUvacea. The average hatchling success from 2015 to 2021 was 82%, while the mean hatchlings per year was 1,659.4 (± 699.31). The lowest hatchling success was 697 hatchlings in 2014-2015, while the highest was 2,476 hatchlings in 2019-2020. The MTCP is under the supervision of Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) with management activities: regular monitoring of egg nesting and eggs hatching, implementation of easement zone, community coastal clean-up, hatchlings release, and conservation awareness campaign. Debris left by typhoon Rai (Odette) happened on 17 December 2021 was perceived as a very high challenge, while the absence of noise during nesting season was perceived as a very high opportunity. © 2023, Biotropia. All Rights Reserved.