In view of the success of the two previous Conferences (Rome (Italy) 2001 and Kemer (Turkey) 2005), the Third Mediterranean Conference on Marine Turtles aims to bring together field biologists, conservationists, government administrators, managers of protected areas and other professionals from all Mediterranean countries, involved in sea turtle research and conservation. The conference will present the most recent scientific findings and developments associated with sea turtle research, management, and conservation aspects in the Mediterranean region, emphasising the value of regional cooperation. This synthesis, in combination with the integration of environmental information with economic and social aspects, is prerequisite for adopting sustainable solutions tothe numerous contemporary problems.