Protecting Our Oceans

Sea turtles are an important part of the ecosystem

Turtles help control their prey. For example, leatherbacks help manage the amount jellyfish in the ocean, and hawksbills help reefs by eating sponges that compete with them for space.
Turtle nesting helps beaches. The nutrients left behind by eggs and hatchlings that don’t survive provide an important source for coastal vegetation.
Hatchlings are an important source of food for many animals. Birds, fish, and mammals like raccoons rely on plentiful hatchlings to survive during nesting season.
They are important for coastal economies and native communities. Many places rely on turtle watching or diving for jobs and income and a number of indigenous communities revere sea turtles as part of their cultures. Plus there are emotional and psychological benefits to seeing a sea turtle in the wild.
Green turtles grazing on seagrass is an important way to keep seagrass beds healthy. Healthy seagrass benefits many species and stores carbon.

What Can you do to protect the turtles?

Help Spread the Word

Tell your friends and neighbors about our efforts and their significance. Educate others on the ways you can prevent negative impacts on turtle nesting and hatchling survival.

Take Action Locally

Keep the beaches clear of hazards that might block turtle nesting. Lights out during nesting season to allow the hatchlings to find their way home. Keep the beaches and the ocean clear of pollutants that might be mistaken for food, or entangle turtles as they do what turtles are meant to do.

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