Turtle Island Restoration Network is forging alliances to protect Hawaiian sea turtles, other marine life and the oceans.

We’re forging alliances within the local community, other conservation organizations and government agencies to help understand and protect Hawaiian sea turtles and other marine life while promoting ocean health.

Action Alert

October 20, 2025

Hawai‘i’s Reefs Under Threat Again, Submit Testimony to Board of Land and Natural Resources

Our Campaigns

End Longline Overfishing

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Take Action!

April 14, 2026

Speak Out Against ESA Amendments Act of 2025

April 10, 2026

International Petition to the Endangered Species Comittee or “God Squad”

April 3, 2026

Take Action Against Trump’s “Extinction Committee” or “God Squad”

Hawaii Updates

Our Ocean Parks, Our Shared Legacy: Celebrating National Marine Sanctuary Day

| 2025, Bay Area, California, Conservation, Eastern Tropical Pacific, Endangered/Threatened Species, Gulf of Mexico, Hawaii, Marine Biodiversity, Marine Mammals & Seabirds, Other Locations, Santa Barbara | No Comments
Photo of the Flower Gardens Bank by Greg McFall.  Beneath the surface of our nation’s waters lies a living network of stories, species and heritage - all safeguarded by America’s…

Hawai‘i’s Reefs Under Threat Again, Submit Testimony to Board of Land and Natural Resources

| 2025, Comment, Conservation, Current Action, Endangered/Threatened Species, Hawaii, Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Marine Biodiversity, Sharks, Sharks - Action, Turtles | No Comments
In our recent past, the state of Hawai‘i allowed the commercial removal of reef wildlife for sale in the mainland aquarium trade - damaging coral ecosystems, depleting reefs and destroying…

Art that Inspires Action: The Final Wave of Ripples Make Waves Auction Items

| 2025, Bay Area, California, Hawaii, Headquarters, News, Other Locations, TIRN, Upcoming Events | No Comments
As our Ripples Make Waves online auction draws to a close, Turtle Island Restoration Network is excited to unveil the final wave of items – all celebrating the power of…

TIRN’s First Fall Online Auction, ‘Ripples Make Waves’ is LIVE!

| 2025, California, Conservation, Endangered/Threatened Species, Hawaii, Headquarters, News, Other Locations, TIRN, Upcoming Events | No Comments
Our first-ever online auction is live on Zeffy! Ripples Make Waves is more than a brand new event and fundraiser - it’s a celebration of community, collaboration and shared purpose. By…

Deep Sea Mining: Stop the Race to the Bottom

| 2025, California, Comment, Conservation, Current Action, Eastern Tropical Pacific, Endangered/Threatened Species, Hawaii, Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Marine Biodiversity, Oregon, Other Locations, Petition, Uncategorized | No Comments
Photo of black, potato-sized polymetallic nodules scattered on the seafloor are drawing prospectors for their cobalt, nickel, copper and manganese. Credit: 2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration/Office of Ocean Exploration and…

Extinction is Forever, Protection Should Be Too

| 2025, Conservation, Eastern Tropical Pacific, Endangered/Threatened Species, Hawaii, Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Marine Biodiversity, Sea Turtles, Turtles, Videos | No Comments
This Endangered Species Day, use your voice to submit a public comment to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to uphold the full strength of the Endangered Species Act.Comments close…