Mary Schneider named Pawleys Island citizen of the year Mary Schneider, leader of the Pawleys Island branch of the South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts, was named the town’s Citizen of the Year at the annual Pawleys Island Civic Association meeting on Sept. 2. Schneider said she was not expecting the honor, and wanted to share it with the other 50 residents who take turns walking […]

Conservation Community Mourns The Loss Of Passionate Wildlife Advocate The conservation community lost a hero this week who was an inspiration for us all. Tony Amos was a lifelong contributor at the Animal Rehabilitation Keep on the campus of the Marine Science Institute. After his retirement in 2003, the researcher continued his persistent and dedicated work at the Institute, rescuing marine wildlife and educating the

Turtle and Tortoise Museum facing race against time to find new home With seven months left before it has to vacate its Chinese Garden premises, The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum of Singapore�s search for a new home has stalled, raising questions over what to do with the over 500 animals. Hers is the world�s only turtle and tortoise private zoo, started 16 years ago

The Ultimate Volunteer Conservation Program An Incredible Learning Experience And Adventure A little known niche in Greece is home to the Archelon, which is contributing to conservation efforts in an incredible way. This organization has dedicated its efforts to sea turtle conservation in the country of Greece, and its work is largely supported by passionate volunteers who donate their time and energy into an array

Saving olive ridley turtles of the Indian Ocean Is there a reason why turtles are facing different threats, based upon their species? Or is it more complicated than that? Martin Stelfox, Founder of the Olive Ridley project (ORP) explains. �Olive ridleys are extremely rare to encounter when snorkelling or diving,� Stelfox told me, and I couldn�t help but agree, they are notable by their absence

After Hurricane Harvey, sulcata tortoise and other animals rescued by heroic humans Because they can’t swim, a sulcata tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata) would have surely perished had it not been for the incredible actions by a number of people after the hurricane. Billy Hutson, Alen Pogue, Shane Montie, and others risked their safety in order to rescue numerous species including reptiles, dogs, cats, and even a

Survivor Of Natural Disaster Inspired To Do The Unthinkable After being forced to flee his hometown with his mother, siblings, and neighbors, one native Sri Lankan developed a passion and new level of appreciation for wildlife which blossomed into an incredible lifetime of conservation work. Charith Dilshan watched in horror that day as the 2004 Boxing Day earthquake and tsunami leveled their house and left

Tsunami survivor builds amazing turtle sanctuary When the devastating Boxing Day earthquake and tsunami struck in 2004 it killed some 35,000 people in Sri Lanka and caused widespread devastation. Charith Dilshan was one of the lucky ones. When the waves struck he, his mother, two sisters and brother, along with other villagers, survived by fleeing to a temple on a nearby hill. Though they survived

TSA-India Shines Yet Again With Response To Emergency Confiscation Of Melanochelys Tricarinata The Turtle Survival Alliance is highly active in India, as they work closely with law and wildlife enforcement to halt the progress of the illegal wildlife trade. One of these instances, known as “Operation Kurma”, allowed the organization to put its reputation to the test. Wildlife smugglers were intercepted in Lucknow with a