SEA TURTLE CONSERVANCY Sea Turtle Conservancy 4581 NW 6th St, Suite A Gainesville, FL 32609 Phone: 352-373-6441 Fax: 352-375-2449 stc@conserveturtles.org SEA TURTLE TRACKING MAP Sea Turtle Conservancy 4581 NW 6th St, Suite A Gainesville, FL 32609 Phone: 352-373-6441 Fax: 352-375-2449 stc@conserveturtles.org INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: CONSERVATION STRATEGIESSEE MORE ON

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INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: THREATS TO SEA TURTLES Information About Sea Turtles: Threats to Sea Turtles. Each year thousands of hatchling turtles emerge from their nests along the southeast U.S. coast and enter the Atlantic Ocean. Sadly, only an estimated one in 1,000 to 10,000 will survive to adulthood. The natural obstacles faced by young and adult sea turtles are staggering,

but it is the

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Sea Turtle Tracking. Welcome to the Sea Turtle Migration-Tracking Education Program. This program is being provided as a free educational service of the non-profit Sea Turtle Conservancy. Through this section of our website, you can view regularly updated maps showing the migratory movements of endangered sea turtles being tracked by satellite. SEA TURTLE SATELLITE TRACKING Sea Turtle Conservancy 4581 NW 6th St, Suite A Gainesville, FL 32609 Phone: 352-373-6441 Fax: 352-375-2449 stc@conserveturtles.org INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: THREATS FROM CLIMATE CHANGE Information About Sea Turtles: Threats from Climate Change The Problem: Because sea turtles use both marine and terrestrial habitats during their life cycles, the affects of climate change are likely to have a devastating impact on these endangered species. A rise in the sea level will impact sea turtle nesting beaches. Sea turtles’ memories are “imprinted” with a magnetic map of the INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: THREATS FROM HARVEST FOR Information About Sea Turtles: Threats from Harvest for Consumption The Problem: Although sea turtles have spiritual or mythological importance in many cultures around the world, this has not prevented humans from consuming their eggs or meat. In many coastal communities, especially in Central America and Asia, sea turtles are considered a

food source.

INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: THREATS FROM INVASIVE Information About Sea Turtles: Threats from Invasive Species Predation The Problem: Around the globe, sea turtles and their hatchlings fall victim to natural predators. Crabs, raccoons, boars, birds, coyotes and sharks all play their role in the natural food chain as sea turtle

predators.

INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: THREATS FROM ARTIFICIAL Information About Sea Turtles: Threats from Artificial Lighting The Problem: Nesting turtles once had no trouble finding a quiet, dark beach on which to nest, but now they must compete with tourists, businesses and coastal residents for use of sandy beaches. U.S. beaches, popular with humans and turtles alike, are now lined with seaside condominiums, houses and hotels. SEA TURTLE CONSERVANCY Sea Turtle Conservancy 4581 NW 6th St, Suite A Gainesville, FL 32609 Phone: 352-373-6441 Fax: 352-375-2449 stc@conserveturtles.org SEA TURTLE TRACKING MAP Sea Turtle Conservancy 4581 NW 6th St, Suite A Gainesville, FL 32609 Phone: 352-373-6441 Fax: 352-375-2449 stc@conserveturtles.org INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: CONSERVATION STRATEGIESSEE MORE ON

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INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: THREATS TO SEA TURTLES Information About Sea Turtles: Threats to Sea Turtles. Each year thousands of hatchling turtles emerge from their nests along the southeast U.S. coast and enter the Atlantic Ocean. Sadly, only an estimated one in 1,000 to 10,000 will survive to adulthood. The natural obstacles faced by young and adult sea turtles are staggering,

but it is the

SEA TURTLE TRACKING

Sea Turtle Tracking. Welcome to the Sea Turtle Migration-Tracking Education Program. This program is being provided as a free educational service of the non-profit Sea Turtle Conservancy. Through this section of our website, you can view regularly updated maps showing the migratory movements of endangered sea turtles being tracked by satellite. SEA TURTLE SATELLITE TRACKING Sea Turtle Conservancy 4581 NW 6th St, Suite A Gainesville, FL 32609 Phone: 352-373-6441 Fax: 352-375-2449 stc@conserveturtles.org INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: THREATS FROM CLIMATE CHANGE Information About Sea Turtles: Threats from Climate Change The Problem: Because sea turtles use both marine and terrestrial habitats during their life cycles, the affects of climate change are likely to have a devastating impact on these endangered species. A rise in the sea level will impact sea turtle nesting beaches. Sea turtles’ memories are “imprinted” with a magnetic map of the INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: THREATS FROM HARVEST FOR Information About Sea Turtles: Threats from Harvest for Consumption The Problem: Although sea turtles have spiritual or mythological importance in many cultures around the world, this has not prevented humans from consuming their eggs or meat. In many coastal communities, especially in Central America and Asia, sea turtles are considered a

food source.

INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: THREATS FROM INVASIVE Information About Sea Turtles: Threats from Invasive Species Predation The Problem: Around the globe, sea turtles and their hatchlings fall victim to natural predators. Crabs, raccoons, boars, birds, coyotes and sharks all play their role in the natural food chain as sea turtle

predators.

INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: THREATS FROM ARTIFICIAL Information About Sea Turtles: Threats from Artificial Lighting The Problem: Nesting turtles once had no trouble finding a quiet, dark beach on which to nest, but now they must compete with tourists, businesses and coastal residents for use of sandy beaches. U.S. beaches, popular with humans and turtles alike, are now lined with seaside condominiums, houses and hotels. INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: CONSERVATION STRATEGIES Information About Sea Turtles: Conservation Strategies. To truly protect sea turtles around the world, many different countries and cultures must cooperate and share responsibility. International laws and agreements, research, and the work of dedicated organizations and individuals each must play a part. Long-term protection of sea turtles

also

SEA TURTLE TRACKING: REHABILITATED SEA TURTLES FOXY – Foxy (aka Foxy Charlie) is an adult green sea turtle found on October 1, 2020 in the waters of Islamorada, Florida and entangled in a trap line around a large tumor on its back flipper. She was taken to the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, FL. On October 3, Dr. Brooke removed a tumor that weighed 6 lbs. In early November additional tumors were

removed.

INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: WHY CARE? Sea Turtle Conservancy 4581 NW 6th St, Suite A Gainesville, FL 32609 Phone: 352-373-6441 Fax: 352-375-2449 stc@conserveturtles.org SEA TURTLE TRACKING: ACTIVE SEA TURTLES Mojito (aka Moji) is an adult hawksbill sea turtle released on July 16, 2017 with a satellite transmitter. She was encountered nesting on July 16 on Lovers Beach, Nevis. She measured 75.8 cm curved carapace (shell) length and 72.3 cm curved carapace width. Mojito took part in the 2017 Tour de Turtles. SEA TURTLE TRACKING MAP **SCAM ALERT!** If you have been offered a STC tracked turtle by purchasing something from Ocean Project.co (not to be confused with 'The Ocean Project'), Turtle's Journey, Wildlife Team, Wildlife Mission, Wildlife Charm, or Ocean Better, they have used Sea Turtle Conservancy's turtle tracking information without our permission. The one exception is 'Wildlife Collections,' which has an INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE Information About Sea Turtles: Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Common Name: Loggerhead – named for its exceptionally large head. Description: Head is very large with heavy strong jaws. Carapace is bony without ridges and has large, non-overlapping, rough scutes (scales) present

with 5

INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Sea Turtle Conservancy 4581 NW 6th St, Suite A Gainesville, FL 32609 Phone: 352-373-6441 Fax: 352-375-2449 stc@conserveturtles.org INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: THREATS FROM INVASIVE Information About Sea Turtles: Threats from Invasive Species Predation The Problem: Around the globe, sea turtles and their hatchlings fall victim to natural predators. Crabs, raccoons, boars, birds, coyotes and sharks all play their role in the natural food chain as sea turtle

predators.

INFORMATION ABOUT SEA TURTLES: THREATS FROM MARINE Information About Sea Turtles: Threats from Marine Pollution The Problem: Pollution can have serious impacts on both sea turtles and the food they eat. For example, new research suggests that a disease now killing many sea turtles (fibropapillomas) may be linked to

pollution in

TURTLE HEROES: POETS AND ARTISTS Below is a poem by the Boonbotics Team: You are born on distant beaches, There’s a lot you can teach us, You can grow to be 600 pounds, Your grace in the water astounds, Loggerhead, Hawksbill, Ridley, Leatherback, and Green, You’re all endangered and rarely seen, A female turtle returns to the same nesting site, Laying

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November 19, 2020 1:03 pm Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) is hoping all of its supporters will participate in this year’s Giving Tuesday Campaign, which seeks to raise funds for the critical in-water work we are doing studying juvenile green turtles in the Gulf of Mexico. Though not as well-known

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� Congratulations 2021 Sea Turtle Calendar Contest Photo Winners! October 21, 2020 10:28 am Introducing the winning photos from our 2021 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

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� Wanted: Sea Turtle Photos for STC’s 2021 Calendar! August 9, 2020 11:07 am Calling all photographers! Sea Turtle Conservancy is looking for talented photographers (amateur or professional) for our annual Sea Turtle Calendar Contest! The sea turtle calendar reminds people throughout the year that sea turtles need our help to survive, and it includes important sea turtle dates... Read more � Ready, Set, Swim! The 13th Annual Tour de Turtles has Begun! August 5, 2020 1:51 pm Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) recently kicked off its 13th annual Tour de Turtles migration marathon! The Tour de Turtles is a fun, educational journey that follows the migration of sea turtles from their nesting beaches to their foraging grounds. Through the use of satellite telemetry,... Read more � SCAM ALERT – DO NOT PURCHASE PRODUCTS FROM WILDLIFE CHARM, WILDLIFE MISSION OR WILDLIFE TEAM July 17, 2020 11:09 am **NOTE: Wildlife Collections is NOT a scam and they are STC's exclusive turtle tracking jewelry partner. The following article is about the many other companies who are illegally using our tracking data and claiming to support our conservation programs.** SCAM ALERT! Companies operating under a... Read more � Sea Turtle Conservation Work in Tortuguero Threatened due to

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June 1, 2020 11:08 am Sea Turtle Conservancy’s research and conservation program at Tortuguero, Costa Rica, is a conservation success story. When STC’s founder Dr. Archie Carr first arrived at the site in the 1950s, the green turtle population was in drastic decline—slipping toward extinction—due to the unsustainable harvesting of... Read more � STC Earns 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating for 13th Year May 2, 2020 11:17 am Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) is proud to announce another top rating from Charity Navigator, the leading evaluator of non-profit groups in the United States. STC received 4 out of 4 stars for the 13th year, indicating that our organization adheres to good governance and other practices... Read more Sea Turtle Conservancy 4581 NW 6th St, Suite A Gainesville, FL 32609

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