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Decades of data
lasting impact

TLT runs the world’s longest continuous leatherback monitoring program — combining nightly field work, satellite telemetry, and multi-species observation across two research sites.

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35+

Seasons of DAta

1,200+

Tagged individuals

40K+

Nests monitored

4

Species Studies

OUR APPROACH

Long-term monitoring as the foundation of conservation.

Leatherbacks and other sea turtles are magnificent creatures. Sea turtles are ancient creatures celebrated in creation myths belonging to diverse cultures around the world. The world’s seven species of sea turtles all live in the oceans and nest onshore. Every species has evolved to survive in particular habitats and each sea turtle plays a part in keeping marine ecosystems healthy.

Conservation

We conserve the world’s most imperiled populations of sea turtles through research, habitat protection, education and advocacy.

How?

We develop integrated conservation strategies that link research questions to management needs, raise awareness and provide scientific data to inform sound policies to protect turtles.

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