» ACTION ALERT! Encourage Florida Legislators to Support the Balloon Release Ban in 2023 February 2, 2023 9:26 am
A major threat to sea turtles is the ingestion of or entanglement with marine debris, including single-use balloons. Although many Floridians participate in balloon releases as part of a celebration or to honor a loved one, once balloons are released, they can travel thousands of... Read more
» SCAM ALERT – DO NOT PURCHASE PRODUCTS FROM CLUB OCEAN, BELA WONDER, TURTLE’S JOURNEY, OCEAN PROJECT.CO, OCEAN BETTER, WILDLIFE MISSION OR WILDLIFE TEAM January 24, 2023 11:09 am
**NOTE: To purchase tracking bracelets from our official charity partners, please click this link or check out the companies listed on our Partners page here: https://conserveturtles.org/partners** SCAM ALERT! Companies operating under a variety of names are advertising on Facebook, selling products online, and illegally using STC’s... Read more
» Join STC on a Sea Turtle Expedition to Costa Rica this August! January 4, 2023 11:51 am
Join STC on an exclusive, guided journey August 3-10, 2023 to experience the warmth of tropical beaches and rainforests in Costa Rica while we explore the wonders of sea turtles. During this short and immersive trip we will spend a few nights working hands-on with... Read more
» JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Staff Accountant **POSITION FILLED** January 1, 2023 10:52 am
**UPDATE: POSITION FILLED MARCH 2023** Overview and Purpose Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) is based in Gainesville, Florida and was founded by renowned sea turtle expert Dr. Archie Carr. STC is the oldest and one of the most accomplished sea turtle conservation organizations in the world.... Read more
» Help STC Raise $70,000 for Urgent Turtle Research and Protection Efforts in Tortuguero this Giving Tuesday! November 22, 2022 11:57 am
Each year for Giving Tuesday (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving), Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) targets one of its most pressing sea turtle protection projects as the focus for this annual charitable event. The campaign starts with a pledge from STC’s Board of Directors to match the... Read more
» Apply to be a Research Assistant with STC in Tortuguero, Costa Rica November 16, 2022 12:34 pm
Español Research and monitoring of sea turtles in Tortuguero, Costa Rica was initiated in the 1950´s by legendary sea turtle researcher Dr Archie Carr. Dr Carr continued his work in Tortuguero until his passing away in 1987 and the Sea Turtle Conservancy continues to conduct... Read more
» Congratulations 2023 Sea Turtle Calendar Contest Photo Winners! October 20, 2022 12:23 pm
Introducing the winning photos from our 2023 Sea Turtle Calendar Contest! Thank you so much to everyone who entered this year’s contest. It gets harder every year to narrow down hundreds of beautiful images to only 13 photos! Calendars will be for sale in our... Read more
» Sign Up for Our Virtual Certified Interpretive Guide Course October 18, 2022 12:11 pm
January 18 - February 15, 2023 Instructors: Sarah Rhodes-Ondi, Sea Turtle Conservancy and Amanda Thompson, The Nature Conservancy Registration Cost: $235 (an additional $150 to add the certificate) Are you a nature guide, conservation professional or volunteer interested in honing interpretive communication skills? The Sea Turtle... Read more
