There are also whale sharks, manta rays, octopus and barracuda as some of the larger species in the park.

Leatherback turtles do not nest in Watamu or Malindi but they pass by through the nearby waters during their migration.

This was the single most important impact on the sea water that caused high levels of mortality to the coral reefs in Malindi and Watamu.

Surveys showed that urbanization and coastal development, especially from tourism and agricultural sectors, contributed to increased degradation of the marine environment in the area.

[6] The creek[clarification needed] is an important spawning habitat for numerous fish species, an internationally significant wintering site for waders, and a feeding place for several kinds of sea turtles.

The program pays local fishermen to tag and release sea turtles caught while fishing.

The volunteers then have an opportunity to measure and examine the animals as well as place ID tags on them before they are returned to freedom.