Sea Turtles Need You!

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Oceana, founded in 2001, is the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation.

about the petition

The federal government is failing to do its job to protect threatened and endangered sea turtles from needless suffering and death.

Each year, more than 50,000 threatened or endangered sea turtles may be killed by trawls meant for catching shrimp in the Gulf of Mexico and neighboring waters. That’s almost 150 killed every single day.

Three simple steps can help save these sea turtles. The federal government should limit the number that can be caught as bycatch, require the use of turtle excluder devices, and place observers on board to monitor compliance with existing laws.

Sign our petition to demand the National Marine Fisheries Service enact these real and immediate measures to protect threatened and endangered sea turtles.