In 1993, the Sea Turtle Conservancy established its Educational Program to begin directly engaging in issues that affect U.S. nesting populations of sea turtles. In 2007, Education Programs were established at STC’s research sites in Tortuguero, Costa Rica, and Bocas del Toro, Panama.
Drawing on Sea Turtle Conservancy’s five decades of international sea turtle conservation experience, this program is improving the survival outlook for marine turtles in the United States, especially in Florida (which supports 90% of all the sea turtle nesting in continental U.S.), as well as projects in Central America, by empowering small, local sea turtle groups, providing educational materials, recognizing citizens and businesses working for the benefit of sea turtles and their habitats, and establishing the concept of using sea turtle migration-tracking tracking as an online educational tool.
Environmental Education is an educational process that allows individuals and communities to create awareness on their environment and the conflicts affecting them, through understanding, appreciating, respecting and acquiring habits and customs. The goal is to foster awareness in human beings, leading them to an individual and collective action for the resolution of present and future environmental problems which might lead towards a change in society’s paradigm.
Distance Learning
A program that will bring sea turtle education to life through online activities and virtual interaction.
Barrier Island Center
An educational center located in the heart of the Archie Carr Refuge.
Tour de Turtles
A fun, educational journey through the science, research and geography of sea turtle migration.
Turtle Walks
In Florida during June and July, join STC on a guided turtle watch.
Teacher Resources
Educational Guide, lesson plans and activities based around sea turtles.
Outreach Materials
Educational outreach materials available by request or to download.
Kids Corner
A section devoted to kids! Games, turtle heroes, activities, artwork and downloads.
Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Educational outreach conducted by STC in Tortuguero.
Bocas del Toro, Panama
Educational outreach conducted by STC in Bocas del Toro.
Environmental Education
Information on starting an environmental education program.