Turtle Conservancy produces documentary on Philippine Turtle Crisis
Research scientist at the Turtle Conservancy, James Lui offers this excellent documentary on how human want for turtles culminated in the Philippine Turtle Crisis of 2015. Beginning on June 17th, a successful outcome was only able to be achieved through tremendous collaboration between numerous organizations and individuals. Thankfully, thousands of the Palawan Forest Turtles survived this harrowing ordeal and have been returned to the wild. For more info, read this recap from the Turtle Survival Alliance.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium loses sea turtle program after leaving the AZA due to a disagreement over elephant handling techniques.
A member of the rarest sea turtle species returns to the wild.
Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre works to increase survival odds of turtles injured on roadways through network of vets and volunteers.
Mexican marines patrol beach to protect sea turtles, their nests, and offspring.
Green Sea Turtles head into the Meditteranean.
Loggerhead Sea Turtles hatch in Waveland.
Philippine Coast Guard rescues wounded Green Sea Turtle.
This Common Snapper will heal from his fishhook injury.
Sometimes simple acts can make the difference: Town of Innisfil posts turtle crossing signs.
Crime & Punishment
Teens suspected of torturing and killing endangered Texas Tortoises.
13 caught red-handed killing and consuming sea turtles.
Miscellany
Author Mary Alice Monroe blogs about her experience in South Carolina volunteering with the Island Turtle Team.
Did You Know…
Unlike most sea turtles, the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) comes ashore during the daylight hours to lay their eggs.
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Photo from Turtle Survival Alliance
