Turtle Island Restoration Network is a leading advocate for endangered marine wildlife in the Eastern Tropical Pacific.

From starting nesting beach programs in Central America that prevent egg poaching to creating a National Wildlife Refuge in Nicaragua to protect the most important nesting beach for olive ridley sea turtles, we’re committed to saving oceans and marine wildlife in the Eastern Tropical Pacific.

Action Alerts

June 26, 2024

Restoring Habitat for Monarchs in Marin – Bay Area

February 13, 2024

Take Action to protect North Atlantic Right Whales and all marine life

Our Campaigns

Cocos Island Dive Expeditions

November 9, 2018

Save the Leatherback

November 9, 2018

Hammerhead Shark Photo ID Project

May 30, 2018

End Longline Overfishing

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Create the Cocos-Galapagos Swimway

May 23, 2018

Protect Nesting Beaches

May 23, 2018

Take Action!

September 8, 2024

Lawsuit to Protect Leatherbacks Advances

August 29, 2024

Ropeless Gear Can Help Save the Lives of Whales and Sea Turtles

August 19, 2024

Shark Tournaments Need To Be Outlawed

Eastern Tropical Pacific Updates

Cocos Expedition 2024: Part 1 – Setting Out

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Cocos Island Expedition ---  August-September 2024  Log Blog  Part 1 NOTE: I hope you enjoy this blog series, AND I also hope you will take action to protect the wildlife…

Cocos Expedition 2024: Part 2 – About Cocos

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Cocos Island Expedition ---  August-September 2024 About Cocos Island: Part 2 Before dusk, some 30 hours later, I hear the boat engines turned off, eagerly awaiting  sunrise and my first…

Cocos Expedition 2024: Part 3 – Sharks and Rays

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Cocos Island Expedition ---  August-September 2024 Cocos Log Blog  Part 3   Sharks and Rays Scalloped hammerhead surrounded by a myriad of smaller fish (photo by Kaylam Pratt.) The iconic species…

Cocos Expedition 2024: Part 4 – Fishes of the Cocos

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Cocos Island Expedition ---  August-September 2024 Cocos Log Blog  FISH! Part 4  So what are all those sharks eating? Cocos Island’s high productivity is fueled by upwellings created by the…

Cocos Expedition 2024: Part 5 – Expedition Results

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Cocos Island Expedition ---  August-September 2024 Cocos Log Blog  Research Team Part 5 Our ongoing research at Cocos is focused on understanding the migration and ecology of endangered sharks, turtles…
Unlock the opportunity of a lifetime with our Cocos Island Shark Tagging Research Expedition! Dive into thrilling adventures while contributing to vital marine conservation efforts. Join us for a unique journey of discovery and make a lasting impact on ocean ecosystems. Book your spot today!

Participate on a Cocos Island Shark Tagging Research Expedition!

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Chance of a Lifetime to Participate on a Cocos Island Shark Tagging Research Expedition!   Join Todd Steiner, Executive Director of Turtle Island and our Costa Rican colleague Randall Arauz as…