Sea Turtle Conservancy is a U.S.-based conservation organization dedicated to the research, protection, and recovery of sea turtles and their habitats through science-based conservation, policy advocacy, education, and community partnerships.
Marine and coastal habitat protection, endangered species and wildlife protection laws, fisheries bycatch reduction (e.g., turtle excluder devices), protected area designation and management, coastal lighting and development ordinances, climate adaptation for coastal ecosystems, environmental education and community-based conservation initiatives
Primarily funded by individual donations and memberships, supplemented by foundation and government research grants, corporate sponsorships, and program fees
Founded by Dr. Archie Carr; regularly partners with federal agencies (NOAA Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), universities and researchers, regional conservation NGOs and local sea turtle protection groups
Non-profit conservation organization (registered 501(c)(3))
