» Wanted: Sea Turtle Photos for STC’s 2024 Calendar! August 14, 2023 11:07 am
Calling all photographers! Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) is looking for talented photographers (amateur or professional) for our annual Sea Turtle Calendar Contest! The sea turtle calendar reminds people throughout the year that sea turtles need our help to survive, and it includes important sea turtle... Read more
» STC to Explore the Legal and Policy History of Sea Turtle Conservation in Florida June 29, 2023 9:48 am
Dating back to its territorial past, Florida has played a major role in the global development of sea turtle protection policy – and the science that supports it. Over the next year STC will tell this story through an interactive ArcGIS StoryMap, which will contain... Read more
» ALERT – Brevard Barrier Island Protection Bill Signed Into Law! June 22, 2023 11:11 am
We are thrilled to announce that Florida House Bill 1489, a bill designating the southern area of Brevard County as an Area of Critical State Concern, was signed into law by the Governor yesterday! Brevard County’s south beaches join only five other areas in Florida... Read more
» Sea Turtle Grants Program Awards $490,000 to Conservation Projects in Florida April 12, 2023 1:05 pm
The Sea Turtle Grants Program (STGP), funded by the sale of Florida’s "Helping Sea Turtles Survive" specialty license plate, recently awarded $490,892.07 to 30 different projects benefiting Florida sea turtles as part of the 2023-2024 grant funding cycle. Since it’s inception, the Sea Turtle License Plate... Read more
» ACTION ALERT! Encourage Florida Legislators to Support the Balloon Release Ban in 2023 February 2, 2023 9:26 am
A major threat to sea turtles is the ingestion of or entanglement with marine debris, including single-use balloons. Although many Floridians participate in balloon releases as part of a celebration or to honor a loved one, once balloons are released, they can travel thousands of... Read more
» SCAM ALERT – DO NOT PURCHASE PRODUCTS FROM CLUB OCEAN, BELA WONDER, TURTLE’S JOURNEY, OCEAN PROJECT.CO, OCEAN BETTER, WILDLIFE MISSION OR WILDLIFE TEAM January 24, 2023 11:09 am
**NOTE: To purchase tracking bracelets from our official charity partners, please click this link or check out the companies listed on our Partners page here: https://conserveturtles.org/partners** SCAM ALERT! Companies operating under a variety of names are advertising on Facebook, selling products online, and illegally using STC’s... Read more
» Join STC on a Sea Turtle Expedition to Costa Rica this August! January 4, 2023 11:51 am
Join STC on an exclusive, guided journey August 3-10, 2023 to experience the warmth of tropical beaches and rainforests in Costa Rica while we explore the wonders of sea turtles. During this short and immersive trip we will spend a few nights working hands-on with... Read more
» JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Staff Accountant **POSITION FILLED** January 1, 2023 10:52 am
**UPDATE: POSITION FILLED MARCH 2023** Overview and Purpose Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) is based in Gainesville, Florida and was founded by renowned sea turtle expert Dr. Archie Carr. STC is the oldest and one of the most accomplished sea turtle conservation organizations in the world.... Read more
