August 09 Enewsletter

August 31, 2009

This month, learn more about threats to sea turtles, get plugged into SEE Turtles, read about great news from the Bahamas, and help protect a key leatherback nesting beach.

Last Chance to Sign up for the Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure!

Time is running out to register for our new Costa Rica trip.  We will visit turtle nesting beaches and coral reefs, spy manatees, and visit iguana and butterfly farms.  10% off if you sign up this week!

Why Are Sea Turtles Endangered?

Ever wonder why sea turtles need protection?  Learn more about the top threats to turtles on our quickly expanding website.  Find pages on fishing gear, poaching, coastal development, and plastic and other pollution.

Plug In To SEE Turtles!

Got a Twitter account?  Follow us!  On Facebook?  Join our group!  Got a blog?  Link to our blog and follow us!  Got turtle photos?  Join our Flickr group!

Help Protect A Key Costa Rica Nesting Beach

Playa Grande, Costa Rica is one of the most important leatherback nesting beaches in the Pacific.  The government is considering a downgrade of the status of the national park to allow more hotel development.  Help NRDC urge Costa Rica to maintain the park's protections.

Bahamas Outlaws Sea Turtle Fishery!

Several Caribbean nations still maintain legal turtle fisheries, despite the overwhelming research showing their populations dropping.  We are happy to report that our colleagues have successfully convinced the government of the Bahamas to outlaw this practice, finally protecting the turtles in their waters.  We hope the remaining island nations follow suit!

Let us know if you have any questions or comments.

-Brad Nahill