All About Turtles

Turtles are ancient creatures which are sacred in cultures all over the planet. They clean waters, disperse seeds, and cycle nutrients. Turtles have survived 5 mass extinctions but, due to human activity, they desperately need our help.

Here you will learn more about why turtles are important, how to identify them and more! PLEASE NOTE: these resources are the same for each of our Turtle Guardians Community Science Programs.