Sea Turtles Need Our Help! 

7 species of sea turtles are listed on the IUCN list (aka Red List of Endangered Species):

• 1. Loggerhead (Caretta caretta): Endangered
• 2. Green turtle (Chelonia mydas: Endangered
• 3. Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea): Critically Endangered
• 4. Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata): Critically Endangered
• 5. Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii): Critically Endangered
• 6. Olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea): Vulnerable
• 7. Flatback (Natator depressus): Data Deficient )

We are lucky to have incredible conservation and rehabilitation organizations working hard to save as many turtles and nests as possible. 

Some ways to help! 

• Tell Fish and Wildlife Services to PROTECT SEA TURTLES!  This one ENDS TOMORROW! SIGN NOW! 
• Stop the Legal Harvesting of Endangered Sea Turtles in Grenada
• The Sea Turtle Conservancy has compiled a good things you can do to help. Check it out! (if you’re having a sea turtle house party don’t forget to invite Zoya and me!)
• Support legislation to create safe beaches for turtle nesting
• Don’t forget that the greatest impact you can make is likely through locating and contacting the many rescues, research facilities  and policy organizations that work to save these animals.