October 25, 2010

Hello there,

This month, learn about fascinating new research on baby turtles, read how travel insurance can protect turtles, and join us for a unique adventure tour to Trinidad.  Teachers can also download a new lesson plan on turtle poaching for their classes.

New Technology Allows Tracking of Hatchlings

One of the biggest mysteries of the sea turtle life cycle is what happens to hatchlings once they enter the water.  Satellite transmitters that have allowed researchers to track turtles across entire oceans have always been to large to put on tiny hatchlings.  Scientists at Florida Atlantic University have developed a tiny tracker that will track their movements, which will dramatically expand our knowledge.  The movements of these turtles can be tracked here on Nov. 15th.   Learn more here.

Trinidad's Wild Side

SEE Turtles is offering a unique new adventure trip to Trinidad that includes turtle and bird watching, swimming at a waterfall, and boat rides through beautiful wetlands.  This trip, organized by our friends at Reefs to Rockies, visits one of the world's most important leatherback beaches, where you'll see many giant turtles just outside your hotel room.  Trips run from March to July and start at $2,250 per person.  Read the full itinerary and request more information here.

Travel Insurance That Protects Turtles

SEE Turtles is partnering with World Nomads to offer travel insurance with a social conscience.  Whether you're going to see turtles or just visiting family across the country, travel insurance protects you from canceled flights, lost bags, injury costs, and more.  Their Footprints program has generated more than $1 million for social causes around the world and if you purchase through our site, a portion of the cost will go help us protect turtles.  Learn more here.

Turtle Poaching: Right or Wrong?

We have added a new lesson plan about turtle poaching to our classroom resources.  This lesson explores the ethics of illegal consumption of turtle eggs, meat, and shells and is geared towards grades 6-12.  Download it here and find other lesson plans here.

Thanks for reading and feel free to contact us with any questions!

-Brad Nahill & Dr. Wallace J. Nichols
Co-Founders