The Sea Turtle Restoration Project staff, interns, and volunteers will be attending the 33rd Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, from the 4 - 8 of February 2013.

We hope to see you there and meet you in person! The Sea Turtle Restoration Project is hosting an information table open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00 - 7:00pm in the exhibitor area within the Symposium located in the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront hotel.

We need volunteer helpers for our info & action Exhibitor Table at ISTS! Volunteers should contact Chris Pincetich (chris@seaturtles.org) and must register for the conference.

The ISTS is an organization of people from around the world who are linked by their interest in sea turtle biology and their dedication to sea turtle conservation. Each year the ISTS convenes a Symposium on the Biology and Conservation of Sea Turtles, a great opportunity to meet colleagues, learn about the latest research, and discuss ways to solve common problems. By forging partnerships we can have a greater influence on the future. ISTS members are diverse in their cultures, national origins, professions, ages, and experiences. By sharing the collective conservation vision and knowledge, the ISTS mission becomes more reachable.

Click here for Registration and Information on the 33rd Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, from the 4 - 8 of February 2013.

Presentations from Sea Turtle Restoration Project staff and interns are listed below:

Thursday, February 7th, 3:40pm - Abstract Number: 5096
Title: WINNING SEA TURTLE PROTECTION THROUGH LEGISLATION IN CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND
Type: Oral Presentation
Presenting Author: Teri Shore
Session: Conservation, Management and Policy

Every Day 4:00-7:00pm Open to the Public - Abstract Number: 5337
Title: ENDANGERED PACIFIC LEATHERBACKS DOCUMENTED THROUGH COLLABORATIVE CITIZEN SCIENCE ˆ THE LEATHERBACK WATCH PROGRAM
Type: Poster Presentation
Presenting Author: Chris Pincetich
Session: Education, Outreach and Advocacy

Wednesday, February 6th, 4:40pm - Abstract Number: 5407
Title: MARINE DEBRIS ACTION TEAMS WORKING TO CREATE PLASTIC-FREE SEA TURTLE HABITAT
Type: Oral Presentation
Presenting Author: Chris Pincetich
Session: Education, Outreach and Advocacy

Thursday, February 7th, 11:50am
Title: TRASHING TURTLES: QUANTIFYING POLLUTION ON THREE SEA TURTLE NESTING BEACHES IN COSTA RICA
Type: Oral Presentation
Presenting Author: Kari Gehrke
Session: Fisheries & Threats