April 2009 Enewsletter

April 21st, 2009

Happy almost Earth Day! Hope everyone is enjoying the spring. Check out our latest newsletter for new ways to SEE Turtles, discounts, fun ways to learn about turtles, and action you can take.

Featured Trip - Baja Turtle Research with Earthwatch Expeditions: May 31 - June 6th

Join Earthwatch and members of the Grupo Tortuguero for a week long black sea turtle research project in Laguna San Ignacio. Participants will help to catch turtles at sea and collect critical data while staying in rustic cabinas in one of the most beautiful spots in the peninsula. Sign up now for a 10% discount off the price of $2,550. More information here.

Featured Partner - Grupo Tortuguero (Baja California Sur, Mexico)

An inspiring network of fishermen, community members, students, researchers, and others working together to protect Baja California Sur’s five species of sea turtles, Grupo Tortuguero has recently become an official Mexican non-profit organization. Founded eleven years ago by Jeff Seminoff and SEE Turtles’ Wallace J. Nichols, this group of dedicated individuals has become a major force for sustainable development in the region and is responsible for increasing turtle populations. Learn more about them here.

SEE Turtles News - New Free Volunteer Matching Service

We have just launched our newest feature that can connect you to sea turtle conservation volunteer programs across Mexico and Central America. Spend a week patrolling nesting beaches, working in hatcheries, and getting to know conservationists from around the world. Most projects charge a nominal registration fee and food and lodging. Come to our new volunteer page to fill out your preferences, and we’ll connect you to organizations that fit your needs.

Visit the Great Turtle Race!

Conservation International and National Geographic are hosting the 3rd annual Great Turtle Race. This year’s race includes commentary from members of Pearl Jam and REM and the turtles have Olympic swimmers like Amanda Beard as coaches. Check out the blog for a post from our Wallace Nichols today.  

Turtle Action – Take the Turtle Safe Seafood Pledge

Join our friends at the Sea Turtle Restoration Project in pledging to eat seafood that does not harm sea turtles and other ocean wildlife. Sign the pledge here.