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 even these great survivors?

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.

Help us Help the Turtles

Become a member, volunteer, donate, give a gift that gives twice and more…

Latest News

Join us at National Parks Day Sun 28 Mar at Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park, Townsville. Visit our stall while enjoying free and fun activities for all the family including interpretive walks, bird watching, displays and presentations. Sea Turtle Foundation’s Dave Roe will talk about sea turtles and the threats they face at 2pm. It’s an all day event from 8-5pm, more info on request.

Become a member and enjoy our new Member Benefits program. Read more 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.

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

Turtle killed by boat propeller found on Magnetic Island. Read our comments here.

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