Let’s make sure they’re around for 100 million more.

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Dear John,

For over 100 million years, sea turtles have been an essential link in marine ecosystems, helping to maintain seagrass beds and coral reefs. They also move vital nutrients from oceans to coastal dunes.

Our planet is home to seven species of sea turtles. Six are endangered. Fishing gear, plastics and other marine debris, illegal trade, habitat loss, and the effects of climate change all threaten their survival—and the health of all of Earth’s marine ecosystems.

Give now to help us defend these ancient animals and wildlife around the world. ([link removed] )

Healthy Oceans Need Sea Turtles

For decades, our marine team has helped protect marine ecosystems, endangered wildlife, local and sustainable fisheries, and coastal communities. Working in key locations throughout the world, we design and apply effective solutions to deter illegal fishing and safeguard Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
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When it comes to sea turtles, we work around the world to reduce consumer demand for their eggs, meat, and shells and increase awareness of the poaching crisis and the threat of extinction.
* In China, after launching a WildAid media campaign, surveys showed a 69-76% reduction in sea turtle products available for sale in the three main “hotbed” markets in southern China’s Hainan Province. In the township Tanmen, a notorious hub for sea turtle products, the market was completely eradicated.
* In Coastal Ecuador, we partnered with the Ecuadorian Ministry of the Environment and Water to launch a sea turtle conservation project aimed at strengthening nest monitoring and protection, increasing education of MPAs, and helping to develop public policies. Because of this project, nearly 100 sea turtle hatchlings make it to the ocean each year, and 69 leatherback hatchlings were released to the sea, marking the first leatherback hatching event in Ecuador in nearly 40 years.
* In Gabon, home to the world’s largest nesting population of leatherback sea turtles, our marine team works with Gabon’s Ministry of Fishery and Aquaculture to improve protection of sea turtle sites, rich marine biodiversity, and strengthen enforcement throughout the country.

These are just a few examples of how your support helps us protect wildlife, marine areas, and key habitats worldwide with scalable, collaborative, and cost-effective solutions.

At WildAid, we are a small team of passionate conservationists. We can’t do this ambitious and important work on our own. Will you donate today? ([link removed] )

Help sea turtles—and all marine animals and ecosystems—thrive. Donate now!

Yours in conservation,
Hank Lynch
CEO

P.S. WildAid is proud to maintain a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, reflecting strong oversight and fiscal responsibility. Give today. ([link removed])
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