Sea turtles are amazing prehistoric creatures we all love, so take care of them.
Sea turtles have only seven surviving species left!
The surviving species can still be seen with a little luck and perhaps wearing a diving suit. We will show you some travel destinations where there are good chances of seeing these amazing animals from very small to several 100 kg sea bears with a record lifespan of about 100 years. Sea turtles have existed for over 100 million years, but today they are threatened by plastic pollution, bycatch in fishing, habitat loss and climate change. Several species are already critically endangered.
Fortunately, there are organizations that work hard to save these fascinating animals – and you can join in! It’s not a pressure ball, it’s meant as a service, many people want to know, “how can I make a big difference for endangered animals with a small effort.” Here are 3 serious organizations you can safely support
1. Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC)
About the organization: STC is the world's oldest organization dedicated to the protection of sea turtles. They work globally with conservation projects, research and education – particularly in the Caribbean and the United States.
How you can help:
- Donate monthly or once
- Adopt a turtle and follow its journey online
- Support concrete projects to protect nests and chicks
Contact and donation:
🌐 conserveturtles.org/donate
📧 stc@conserveturtles.org
📍 4581 NW 6th St, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
2. The Leatherback Trust
About the organization: This NGO focuses on the leatherback turtle – the world’s largest sea turtle and a critically endangered species. Their work is primarily in Costa Rica and the Pacific region.
How you can help:
- Donate online
- Adopt a leatherback turtle
- Support research and monitoring programs
Contact and donation:
🌐 leatherback.org
📧 trust@leatherback.org
📍 5736 Kinlock Place, Fort Wayne, IN 46835, USA
3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
About the organization: WWF is a global environmental organization that protects sea turtles through the creation of protected marine areas, monitoring, reducing plastic and combating illegal trade.
How you can help:
- Symbolic adoption of a sea turtle (incl. gift package)
- Donate via their international or national pages
- Support legislative work and beach protection
Contact and donation:
🌐 worldwildlife.org
📧 partnersinfo@wwfus.org
📍 1250 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
What does your support go towards?
Your donation helps to:
- Protect and monitor nests on beaches
- Prevent turtles from getting caught in fishing nets
- Removing plastic waste from the marine environment
- Inform and educate local populations
Can you do more than donate money?
Yes! You can also:
- Participate in beach cleanups on your travels
- Choose travel agencies and hotels with a green profile
- Avoid souvenirs made from tortoiseshell
- Share information and create awareness on social media
Inspiration for marine nature and sustainable travel
- 10 sustainable travel destinations with amazing marine life (coming summer 25)
- What you need to know about beach protection as a tourist (coming summer 25)
- Diving trips with the purpose: Meet sea turtles in the wild (on the way)
Want to know more about sea turtles, their habitats and why they need our protection? Then take a look at our guide to where to see sea turtles ? From Mexico to Cape Verde – and beyond, we show you some of the best places in the world to experience these fascinating animals – responsibly.
Inspiration for marine nature and sustainable travel
- Mayotte – Experience sea turtles in their natural habitat
- Eco tourism and sustainable tourism
- Travel to Cape Verde – Sea turtles and marine life
- Dive into the enchanting underwater world of Cozumel
- Zakynthos – Turtle Island Marathonisi
Help endangered animals for a better future for everyone.
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