Sea Turtle Conservancy
We’re happy to have partnered with the Sea Turtle Conservancy, a nonprofit whose mission is to ensure the survival of sea turtles within the Caribbean, Atlantic, and Pacific through research, education, training, advocacy, and protection of the natural habitats upon which they depend.
The Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) is the world’s oldest sea turtle research and conservation group. An international nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, STC was founded in 1959 by world-renowned sea turtle expert Dr. Archie Carr to save sea turtles from imminent extinction through rigorous science-based conservation. Headquartered in Florida, the organization carries out worldwide programs to conserve and recover sea turtle populations through research, education, advocacy, and protection of the natural habitats upon which they depend. Over the course of over 60 years, STC’s research programs have yielded much of what is now known about sea turtles and the threats they face, and the organization is applying this knowledge to carry out the world’s most successful sea turtle protection and recovery programs.
STC has chosen sea turtles as the focus of its conservation efforts in part because these ancient creatures are among the most important indicators of the health of the world’s marine and coastal ecosystems. STC believes that whether sea turtles ultimately vanish from the planet or whether they remain a wild and thriving part of the natural world will speak volumes about both the general health of the planet and the ability of humans to sustainably coexist with the diversity of life on Earth.
Kelpy
We're also happy to announce that we've adopted Kelpy, a lovely and impressively serene 300-pound female green sea turtle. Here's a video of her as she's on her way to her long voyage in the sea:
At the time of this writing, she's foraging along the edge of the Great Bahama Bank!
Why Track Sea Turtles?
Since most research conducted on marine turtles has been carried out on nesting beaches and well over 90% of a sea turtle’s life is spent in the water — feeding, mating, migrating, and doing whatever else a sea turtle does when no one is watching, we are missing important information that can help us better protect sea turtles. In particular, to adequately protect sea turtles in all their habitats, we must learn more about their migratory patterns, their behavior at sea, where their marine habitats are located, how the turtles use these different habitats, and the migration routes turtles travel between habitats. Satellite telemetry (following an object on the earth with the use of orbiting satellites) has advanced to the stage of allowing researchers to track turtles in the open ocean after attaching a Platform Terminal Transmitter (PTT) to the back of a sea turtle.
Our Promise
In addition to adopting sea turtles, Bluccii has committed to donate $1 from every purchase to the Sea Turtle Conservancy.
By supporting STC, Bluccii is contributing to the vital research and conservation efforts needed to protect these incredible creatures. We believe in the power of education, advocacy, and direct action to make a tangible difference in the survival of sea turtles. Our partnership with STC reflects Bluccii’s commitment to not only crafting beautiful products but also to protecting the natural world that inspires us.
Join us in supporting the Sea Turtle Conservancy and making a difference with every purchase. Together, we can help ensure that sea turtles remain a thriving part of our world's diverse ecosystems.