The status of marine turtles in Angola, West Africa, is poorly known, andtherefore during 2000–2006 a combination of both dedicated andopportunistic beach and at-sea turtle surveys were carried out, and interviewsconducted with fishing communities and at markets. Green Chelonia mydas, olive ridley Lepidochelys olivacea, leatherback Dermochelys coriacea and loggerhead turtles Caretta caretta were recorded, and nesting of thefirst three species confirmed during September–March (peakingNovember–December). Green turtles nested mainly in the south,leatherback turtles in north and central Angola, and olive ridley turtle nestingwas widespread. Olive ridley turtle nest density at Palmeirinhas averaged 32nests km−1. At-sea surveys produced 298 turtle records,with peak occurrence during August. Significant anthropogenic-related mortality(including exploitation of meat and eggs and fishing bycatch) was recorded, inaddition to natural predation and other threats. Maintenance of the long-termsustainability of these turtle populations should focus on the involvement offishing communities and increasing awareness throughout Angola.