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2011 Accomplishments


Protected thousands of endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles from drowning in shrimp nets in the Gulf of Mexico through increased use of sea turtle-safe gear.

Gained endangered species status for all Pacific loggerhead sea turtles with legally-binding protections under the Endangered Species Act.

Galvanized a group of more than 60 scientists from the Gulf and nationwide to urge Louisiana Governor Jindal to repeal the law that bans state wildlife agents from enforcing laws that require the use of turtle-safe fishing gear.

Stopped the Hawaiian Longline Fishery from a proposed expansion that would have resulted in endangered Pacific loggerhead sea turtles dying in even greater numbers.

Educated hundreds of thousands of school kids and people of all ages about sea turtles through in-class visits, teacher training and broadcast of our new The Heartbreak Turtle Today documentary.




Sea Turtle Restoration Project • PO Box 370 • Forest Knolls, CA 94933, USA
Phone: +1 415 663 8590 • Fax: +1 415 663 9534 • info@seaturtles.org
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