What We Do
For 30 years, our science-based campaigns have protected nesting beaches, stopped deadly fishing practices, and halted other threats to sea turtle survival through hands-on conservation and effective advocacy.
Why It Matters
Sea turtles have swum the world’s oceans for more than 150 millions years, since before the time of dinosaurs. Now, due to human activity, their populations are declining. All seven species of sea turtles have been declared endangered, threatened or vulnerable by the US Endangered Species Act, national agencies, or international conservation bodies.
We coordinate the rescue and protection of endangered sea turtles around the world. Our science-based campaigns protect nesting beaches, stop deadly fishing practices, and halt other threats to sea turtle survival through hands-on conservation and effective advocacy. With the support of partner NGOs, government agencies and community volunteers, we are preventing the extinction of ancient species whose populations are declining and under attack.
Latest News
We are excited to join the Environmental Fridays Lecture Series with Desmond Murray on Friday, December 19th at 9:30am EST! TIRN's Ocean Program Director, Joanie Steinhaus, will be presenting on…
Photo by Julianna Washburn: Volunteer Laura Leavitt works alongside another volunteer to collect nurdles at a beach cleanup in Galveston on Nov. 7, 2025. https://youtu.be/CO6OpF6tZlA?si=7i2rhgqWA7bTXTYI The Texas community came together…
For Immediate Release, November 3, 2025 Contacts: Joanie Steinhaus, Ocean Program Director, joanie@seaturtles.org Ty Gribble, Environment Texas Policy Associate, tgribble@environmenttexas.org Environmental Advocates and University Students to Host Texas Statewide…