

Turtles
Turtle research and conservation
Tropical Reef and Conservation Centre
Sabah, Borneo, Indonesia, Malaysia
TRACC (Tropical Research And Conservation Centre) is a marine conservation organization based in the Celebes Sea dedicated to protecting sea turtles and restoring coral reefs destroyed by the local fish bombing practices of Malaysia. Based on Pom Pom Island in Sabah, Borneo, TRACC is working to restore local reefs that have been damaged by bomb fishing. They focus on coral reef restoration, turtles and sharks, as well as running projects that involve growing coral, rebuilding reefs and measuring biodiversity. They train divers who have the opportunity to become engaged in the conservation projects as do snorkelers. There is also an opportunity to take an A level in Marine Science.
Turtle Foundation
Indonesia, Cape Verde, Germany
The Turtle Foundation has seven national offices that are committed to protecting sea turtles and their habitats around the world. They focus on preventing sea turtles being killed and eradicated, their nesting beaches from being polluted and built over, and their marine habitats from being contaminated and destroyed by plastic waste and other pollution. The Turtle Foundation is represented in Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, the USA, Great Britain, Indonesia and Cape Verde. The projects in Indonesia are on Berau and Sumatra, and on the Cape Verde island of Boa Vista.
Turtle Island Restoration Network
USA, Costa Rica
In 1989 the Sea Turtle Restoration Project (STRP) was launched under the auspices of the Earth Island Institute to protect endangered sea turtles in ways that make cultural and economic sense to the communities that share the beaches and waters with these threatened creatures. It is now an independent organization called Turtle Island Restoration Network. With offices in the USA in California and Texas, and Costa Rica, TIRN has been leading the international fight to protect sea turtle populations worldwide, and is a leading advocate for the world’s oceans and marine wildlife. Their range has expanded to include whale sharks, coho salmon and other marine species under threat They work through grassroots empowerment, consumer action, strategic litigation, hands-on restoration, environmental education, and by promoting sustainable local, national and international marine policies.
WWF Guianas
Suriname, Guyana, French Guiana
WWF-Guianas collaborates with communities, governmental agencies and fisheries in all areas of environmental conservation. Through their Oceans programme, they help to protect nesting beaches of sea turtles, develop and implement sustainable fishing methods and conserve sea life by working in multiple stakeholder platforms on marine spatial planning.
Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network
Caribbean
The Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network (WIDECAST) is a Regional Activity Network of the UNEP Caribbean Environment Programme. WIDECAST is committed to building a regional capacity to ensure the recovery and sustainable management of depleted sea turtle populations. The network embraces sea turtle research and conservation projects in more than 40 nations. Each project is locally managed by an incredibly dedicated staff – including biologists, students, interns and volunteers all working together to conserve sea turtles, protect habitat, and involve coastal communities. Scientists, conservationists, natural resource managers, educators, policymakers, and community leaders all participate in WIDECAST as volunteers – and have done so for more than 30 years!
Wildcoast
USA, Mexico
WildCoast / CostaSalvaje are an international group that aims to conserve the coastal and marine ecosystems and wildlife around California and Latin America. They are fighting to conserve more than 31.9 million acres of globally significant wild coastlines, islands, lagoons, and oceans. Through educating local communities, advocating for conservation policies, and establishing and managing protected areas, WILDCOAST is trying to reduce the impact of climate change, conserve coral reefs, prioritize sewage treatment, and protect wetlands and coastal wildlands.
Wildlife Sense
Greece
Wildlife Sense is a sea turtle research and conservation organization based on the island of Kefalonia, Greece. Their stated mission is ‘to protect endangered sea turtles and their natural habitats, offer a unique learning experience to the volunteers who join our efforts, and promote public awareness. To achieve our goals, we operate a science-based research and conservation project on the island, in collaboration with local and national authorities.’ The project is designed so that participants acquire an in-depth and hands-on experience in field conservation.