Welcome to the second edition of Let’s Talk Turtles! In this edition, we’ve got a little bit of everything – exciting new research and medical therapy practice, some good news, important reminders, a possible mystery, and heartwarming stories of both children and adults making a difference. Thank you for joining us on this important journey. Together, we can make a … Read More
Nakaiy is an adult female adult olive ridley sea turtle. She was rescued from a ghost net in Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives, in November 2023.
Welcome to the first edition of Let’s Talk Turtles! We’re thrilled to relaunch our quarterly newsletter, bringing you the latest updates, stories, and insights from the world of sea turtle conservation. In each edition, we’ll share progress on our projects, highlight inspiring success stories, and discuss the challenges still facing these remarkable creatures. Thank you for joining us on this … Read More
“There is no such thing as a sea turtle expert!” Dr. Kartik chuckles, recalling veteran biologist Dr. Jack Frazier’s words. “Sea turtles will always find a way to do something that baffles you.” Although lighthearted, Dr Kartik’s remark speaks to his instinctive curiosity and ever-evolving understanding of sea turtles. A leading scientist and sea turtle conservationist from India, Dr Kartik … Read More
“There is no such thing as a sea turtle expert!” Dr. Kartik chuckles, recalling veteran biologist Dr. Jack Frazier’s words. “Sea turtles will always find a way to do something that baffles you.” Although lighthearted, Dr Kartik’s remark speaks to his instinctive curiosity and ever-evolving understanding of sea turtles. A leading scientist and sea turtle conservationist from India, Dr Kartik … Read More
The Caribbean presents a fascinating paradox in the sea turtle conservation story. On one hand, Costa Rica hosts the world’s longest running and most iconic sea turtle conservation initiative. Meanwhile, just up the coast in the neighbouring Nicaragua, one of the world’s few legal sea turtle fisheries flourish. So how does this contradiction play out for sea turtles of the … Read More
Ever wondered why we know so little about male sea turtles? Or why most of our knowledge primarily comes from the female half of the species? Male sea turtles are notoriously elusive, and unlike their female counterparts, male turtles rarely venture onto beaches. This makes studying them in the wild a real challenge. So how much do we know about … Read More
Each year, hundreds of thousands of sea turtles are accidentally caught in fishing nets—a phenomenon known as bycatch, which poses a grave threat to these already vulnerable species. “Even the death of one individual has implications for a population that’s already threatened. But in the case of fisheries, it’s also not good for the reputation of the fisheries” says Dr … Read More
After a sea turtle hatchling scurries down the beach and plunges into the waves, it vanishes into the ocean, remaining incognito for the next few years. This early period of a sea turtle’s life history, often referred to as the ‘lost years’, has long intrigued scientists, leaving many questions about this mysterious stage. Where do these hatchlings go? And when … Read More
