Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: United States (contiguous)
Organization / Project Name: Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
Website: www.seaturtlehospital.org
Email: info@seaturtlehospital.org
Description: The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center conserves and protects sea turtles. We accomplish this through protecting nesting female turtles, their nests, and their hatchlings; through rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick and injured turtles; through public education about the plight of sea turtles and the threat of their extinction; and through hands-on learning opportunities for students of biology, wildlife conservation, and veterinary science from around the world. A non-profit organization, we view our work as a privilege and are honored to work with these magnificent creatures.
Species of focus: Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Loggerheads (Caretta caretta), Kemp’s ridleys (Lepidochelys kempii)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Environmental education/community outreach, Nesting beach monitoring, Stranding response, Rescue and rehabilitation
Facebook Profile: @seaturtlehospital
Instagram Profile: @seaturtlehospital
Twitter Profile: @seaturtlehosp