Here you have the opportunity to contribute, with your help and enthusiasm we can save the Sea Turtles. Sea turtles can become tangled in plastic and trash both on the shore and in the water. Boat and propeller strikes can injure or kill sea turtles, so slow down if a turtle is spotted. 0000035749 00000 n Students can help save sea turtles! Try reusable water bottles and reusable grocery bags. For every $1 donated we can save 10 sea turtle hatchlings and we have saved more than 3 million so far! �A�(�|$Y��s�N.���=�\���|�(Y���n>D���u@hbRB���� Once there is movement, they monitor the sea turtles and bring them to a safe part of the beach. Project fee from EUR 1,060 Your role as a volunteer. For example, sea turtles are one of the only animals that eat sea grass. Your donation also goes a long way to support a sustainable community based on sea turtle conservation. 0000226329 00000 n %%EOF If you stop buying plastic, you’ll send a signal to companies all over the world to reduce their plastic packaging. Report injured or dead turtles (305-230-1144). 4. Here are five things you can do as an individual to help in the effort to protect sea turtles: 1. How we can help. What We Can Do to Protect Sea Turtles 1) Reduce the amount of garbage you produce and clean up trash you see on the beach. Did you know there are only seven species of turtles in the world? 0000156936 00000 n Save the Turtles is a grassroots, all-volunteer non-profit that has been saving endangered sea turtles since 2001. Together we can help save the sea turtles and it all starts from your home: Reduce. Avoid single-use plastic. Every plastic piece you don’t buy, is one less piece of plastic that can end up in the ocean. To preserve our oceans and the amazing creatures in it, we came up with five ways you can help save the turtles: At Dolphins and You we are proud to be certified by the Hawaii Ecotourism Association as a Certified Sustainable Tour. 0000164315 00000 n �IqZ8l'��"����0�p>?��84l�@�p�І��� ��01H=�/����D�)#lA��R�*�R~@�Kp���Z����6r��@JVRt Through their leadership, four additional beaches are protected by hotel partners. We just have to decide to do it. We raise money to pay the salaries of community-based turtle patrollers. It was a disturbing video of a sea turtle with a straw stuck in its nostril that sparked the movement to ban plastic straws. Give sea turtles at least 150 feet (45 m) of space in the water. 0000023913 00000 n Choose sunscreen carefully. 4 0 obj <> endobj Furthermore, sea turtles continue to grow even after reaching sexual maturity and as they do they are able to lay more eggs than their younger counterparts. �DTJ7�����6-����'������np5�.�9֒`_�N�����z2ݿ�U��X�.7�p�F����E՚r��w�MkC��k��� ��~a�d�9���7��M��n��8����Ӿ��$^��}]�(3tq+!����ଯ��u�S���ޚ�+���������^`{q�w����>$鎾�v"�L��d����g�&����L煣����_9-)��fz�@�"��F#��(�3�6`-��� ��R}�Y�(��o�`1�Ta�z~t��[�"�x�";i��˯ ����!f˯���)xn�_"lPˎ���F7����-d;#-pN�����ag�+�U�r��K�ө Y�ns����ZTt��_V�sઙ�6'5W�9�ŌNMuV��t��h Consult sustainable seafood information networks to learn about how and where your seafood is caught. 0000169547 00000 n Our conservation group has saved over 36 leatherback turtle nests. 0000014486 00000 n Efforts to save sea turtles are a 'global conservation success story' Date: September 20, 2017 Source: American Association for the Advancement of Science OTHER TOURS TO REOPEN IN THE FUTURE. All of our officers, board members and beach walkers are volunteers. If you stop buying plastic, you’ll send a signal to companies all over the world to reduce their plastic packaging. Sea turtles keep the grass short and healthy. In yesterday’s article, we focused on the life of the endangered sea turtle species, and threats to its habitat and existence. Keep beaches clear of marine debris and trash. Use your natural vision when walking on the beach at night. 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Sea turtles spend a majority of their time underwater, so they must be able to hold their breath for long periods. 0000163458 00000 n Sea grass is important for breeding grounds for lots of different fish and shellfish. Another option is to set up a Facebook Fundraiser. #��gL��"��Ք�T�å�'ͯ�s::�=. 60 0 obj <>stream 0000163729 00000 n This can be as simple as gathering friends to clean up the beaches, collecting all wastes and disposing them in the right way. In fact, we do not know how old sea turtles can get in the wild, because we simply have not been researching them long enough to answer this question. 0000002694 00000 n Sea creatures, including turtles, often mistake plastic as food. 0000157741 00000 n Learn more and donate to save baby turtles here. 5. Also stay in channels and avoid boating over habitats such as … Sea turtle hatchlings are known to be attracted to the light emitted by campfires and crawl into fires and die. 0000157824 00000 n We make the experience educational and … Super Portable With our silicone straws and carry case, you can easily bring your reusable straw with you, wherever you go. These wonderful animals’ have a legacy that dates back as far as prehistoric times and together we can help them survive! 0000167755 00000 n | Coral Cleanup Non-Profit Network. Just like any other species, sea turtles are very important to the environment. For example, sea turtles are one of the only animals that eat sea grass. There are countless ways in which you can make a positive difference in the lives of sea turtles. Although some of them used to be poachers, the rangers now use their expertise to save sea turtles. 0000002660 00000 n 0000001436 00000 n Organize a clean-up day with your friends and clear the beach of litter, give a presentation to your neighborhood or local school on things they can do to save sea turtles, and most importantly, talk to others about what they can do to make sure they Single-use plastics include shopping bags, water bottles, straws, coffee cups, produce bags, sandwich bags, and plastic wrap. We have two new gear monitoring teams who are working closely with the fishermen to ensure that their turtle excluder devices are installed properly. 0000018289 00000 n Take a look at a few simple yet important steps that you can take during your beach days to protect sea turtles. Nesting sea turtles can get easily spooked, sometimes causing them to return to sea without finishing; Avoid beach bonfires during the nesting season. This is where they can run into the ocean without any predators, poachers or barriers getting in their way. These chemicals run into the oceans, killing flora and fauna. OAHU’S FAVORITE DOLPHIN SWIM TOUR HAS RESUMED! 0000001788 00000 n Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 0000068189 00000 n 2. They also expand their impact by training hotel partners in methods of sea turtle protection and turtle nursery management. endstream endobj 11 0 obj <>stream The Sea Turtle Serves Ecology. 0000006517 00000 n 0000170189 00000 n We are committed to protecting Hawaii’s unique, natural environment and the creatures that live in it by educating our guests on best practices for viewing wildlife. | Coral Cleanup Non-Profit Network, Um…..well my sister has a lot of helping idea’s. Respect the coastal environment and be mindful of your surroundings. To preserve our oceans and the amazing creatures in it, we came up with five ways you can help save the turtles: ���8��]��=L��X�a�8)���qx`L̋��~�gU*�|�z����*�|����\�s):9�+����=�st�+;����Ո[��Β��vq��'0 '�t��t�S����A���+n�B���`Ϫ)e���(�(��h70���z���#�`{o\�ک�SY|�x\+_\�7���Q��S�p���CՋOp�C�����`�^Z�J3���� �=�o+BsR��c��c5r��{�o��^�����0��A�Si���d Mq6�}�q:G��jq�����Y"��꫁�i^�9t��%�8� AJMmu����I`C�bjkʌ�\�����>���p�|����#�i#i@�Ȯ���� E43/���(��pN>�� V��tT`|,�9W#e0. �+���^̦�㖃�]��� +8��^���eg�b��y�6��1g�S$�{QA\[��G@ńa������+^+��J�+ZR��������(5��XK9�a�)�ծ@��M�OI Here at Save The Turtles, we created a simple and effective method of reducing our reliance on plastic with our Silicone Straw and recycled plastic carrying case. February 26, 2014. Beach chairs, umbrellas, and tents are another hindrance that can keep baby sea turtles from making their way to the ocean when it’s time to start swimming. Beyond “just" saving sea turtles, our programs aim to leverage action for broader marine conservation. There are a few simple things that you can do to help conserve sea turtles as well as their habitat: Beware of the materials used in the products you buy. You can do these activities no matter where you live! Close menu. 0000168156 00000 n Beach chairs, umbrellas, and tents are another hindrance that can keep baby sea turtles from making their way to the ocean when it’s time to start swimming. Every plastic piece you don’t buy, is one less piece of plastic that can end up in the ocean. What We Can Do to Protect Sea Turtles 1) Reduce the amount of garbage you produce and clean up trash you see on the beach. Some possible solutions to saving the sea turtles are: -protecting the hatching area of baby turtles so predators cannot consume eggs or baby turtles walking to the ocean. 1. 0000061718 00000 n 0000234108 00000 n We're a non-profit organization that protects sea turtles through conservation travel and volunteer tours, educational programs, and Billion Baby Turtles. 0000000016 00000 n H���I�$�EOw����8C�>@B�UH}��������Q�Ʉ��q�َ�8�� Billion Baby Turtles is a great way to help on the ground sea turtle conservation efforts in Latin America. OAHU’S FAVORITE DOLPHIN SWIM TOUR HAS RESUMED! Why should we care about sea turtles? Our Mission Staff Partners & Supporters Board Turtle Blog Conservation Programs. Choose seafood caught in ways that do not harm or kill turtles. A lot of jewellery, guitars and ashtrays are manufactured with the help of turtle parts. Help save baby turtles and get a great thank you gift, every $1 donated saves a baby turtle. 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