The turtle population is in a critical state worldwide, however, in areas with high tourist numbers the species is even more threatened. Our goal with this project is to create awareness around the sensitive nesting and breeding areas of these creatures, create safe and effective breeding grounds for them as well as provide emergency care to those in need. By doing this we hope to allow for sustainable tourism that doesn’t inhibit the population growth of the turtles

Turtles need our protection and in Thailand can be considered endangered due to their vulnerable nature when laying eggs. these incredible animals need dark and quiet areas to lay their eggs but with high numbers of tourists, these areas are hard to find these days and many nests are damaged or destroyed by tourists. Our aim is to protect and support the nesting of these turtles to get them off the critical and endangered list

The growing tourism industry has put a strain on most habitats, especially in the more beautiful areas. Thailand is no exception with their very sensitive turtle population becoming increasingly threatened. Fortunately, with tourists forced to stay home during the pandemic, we can see a huge increase in populations, however, with borders opening again, it is going to have a huge effect on these creatures as they are nesting on deserted beaches. We need to provide a safe space for them

This project aims to protect the critical population of the turtles in Thailand by providing a safe area for turtles to lay their eggs so that they continue to populate even when the tourists arrive back to the beaches. Our goal is to promote sustainable tourism as we aware that the islands heavily rely on this for an income, however, it needs to be in a way that doesn’t affect local species. We will create awareness, monitor turtles and create protected areas that can be overseen by the locals

By providing protected areas we hope to grow the population of turtles in Thailand and get them off the endangered list. We know that this project will work as we have seen a huge increase in numbers since tourism has been put on hold for the past months. Creating awareness and educating tourists as well as the locals will also help to conserve habitats for all species, not just for the turtles, as people begin to change their actions. Sustainable tourism is the way forward

Are we prepared for the nesting season across Asia

By Dee Dee | Turtle Rescue Volunteer September 2025

Dear Fabulous Supporters Around the World!

Thanks to your generous support, we continue to protect and preserve Thailand’s endangered sea turtles—and the past few months have been full of meaningful progress!

What’s been happening?
Our team has been busy expanding our conservation efforts during the quieter months, focusing on hatchling care, beach maintenance, and habitat monitoring. A number of hatchlings successfully made their journey from sand to sea this quarter, thanks to vigilant egg protection and guided releases. We’ve also been conducting regular beach patrols to keep nesting areas safe from pollution and human disturbance.

Behind the scenes, we’ve delivered additional environmental education sessions to local youth and visitors, sharing why sea turtle conservation is so important—not just for the turtles themselves, but for the entire marine ecosystem.

What’s next?
With nesting season approaching, we’re gearing up to strengthen our efforts. This means preparing for more beach surveillance, supporting hatchery improvements, and continuing to engage local communities in conservation. We’re also updating our monitoring tools to help track turtle activity more efficiently and respond faster when nests are at risk.

Every milestone we reach is because people like you believe in protecting what matters. You’ve helped us safeguard this fragile cycle of life—one turtle at a time—and your impact is real.

If you’d like to continue following our journey or help us keep momentum going, staying connected to this project is one of the best ways to make a lasting difference.

We thank you for supporting us and making work possible!

The Sea Turtle Conservation Team