Help save the Turtles

To preserve our oceans and the amazing creatures in it, we came up with ways you can help save the turtles:

1.) Reduce your use of garbage: It is estimated that every year 8 million metric tons of plastic ends up in our oceans. Sea creatures, including turtles, mistake garbage and plastic as food which can harm them and even cause death. By limiting your use of plastic products, straws, one time use containers, etc. you can help improve the ocean and the turtles’ home and food supply. If you see trash on the beach, pick it up!

2.) Observe don’t disturb: Green sea turtles are protected by law, be sure to give them their space when viewing. Never disturb a nesting female and respect protected turtle areas.

3.) Lights out: Turtle hatchlings rely on light to navigate to the ocean after hatching and the turtles can get disoriented and confused from other lights. Turn your porch lights off, avoid flashlights, and refrain from bonfires during nesting season.

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