Sea Turtle Foundation is a non-profit, non-government group working to protect and conserve sea turtles through research, education, awareness and action.

Sea turtles around the world are close to extinction. We know that every single person can make a difference. From simple actions to sweeping gestures, you have the power to help sea turtles. Read on and discover how to help sea turtles on their journey.

Sea Turtle Life Cycle

From tiny hatching to breeding adult, the sea turtle story is full of incredible journeys. Discover the 7 species of sea turtles and their fascinating lives.

Threats to Sea Turtles

Sea turtles have existed for over 100 million years, but have the oceans become too dangerous for these great survivors?

Help us Help the Turtles

You can make a difference! Become a member, volunteer, donate, give a gift that gives twice and more…

Current Projects

Sea Turtle Foundation researchers and volunteers work on projects to improve understanding of sea turtles. Through better understanding comes effective management.

Education Program

Our education program teaches the next generation to care for sea turtles and their marine environment.

Latest News

Daru, PNG Sea Turtle & Dugong workshop a great success, read more here.

Exciting opportunities for your business to support our sea turtle conservation work, read more here.

You can help save sea turtles by joining Sea Turtle Foundation and adding your voice to ours. Our members are making a real difference, read more here.

Help us help the turtles! New volunteer positions found here.

David Roe, Sea Turtle Foundation Project Manager is pleased to announce the ‘yes’ Optus Shop in Townsville has donated equipment and funding for us to research the turtle population of Cleveland Bay. Read more here.

Newsletters, media releases and employment opportunities found here.

Follow these sea turtle monitoring guidelines to enjoy nesting or hatching monitoring without disturbing sea turtles. Click here.