Aren't Cowgirl's pearly whites adorable? Trick question! Sea turtles don’t have teeth! Instead, their beaks are made of keratin—the same material as your fingernails! ?? Depending on their diet, their beaks are shaped to crush, tear, or slice through their food. ????
Sea Turtle, Inc.
非盈利组织
South Padre Island，Texas 2,674 位关注者
Sea Turtle Inc. protects sea turtles through conservation, medical care, applied research and education.
关于我们
Sea Turtle, Inc. rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured sea turtles. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. STI was founded in 1977 by Ila Fox Loetscher, better known as "The Turtle Lady of South Padre Island." In 1999, STI moved from Ila's backyard into its current location at 6617 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX. Originally formed to aid in the protection and recovery of the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, our mission has now expanded into three parts: ? Rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured sea turtles ? Educate the public ? Assist with conservation efforts for all sea turtle species. Income for operations is 100 percent funded by admission, public donations and gift shop sales, which are used to achieve the three missions (rehabilitation, education, and conservation). Specifically, donations help with the upkeep of the sea turtles housed at the facility. This includes food, medications, heaters, filters, water, and electricity. Donations are also used to support Sea Turtle, Inc.’s educational programs and alternative resource and conservation projects around the world. Sea Turtle, Inc. also awards scholarships to University level biology students. Each summer we host an internship program for eight currently enrolled or recently graduated college students in the biological sciences. Donations fund both of these student opportunities.
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https://www.seaturtleinc.org
Sea Turtle, Inc.的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- South Padre Island，Texas
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1977
- 领域
- Education、Conservation和Rehabilitation
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6617 Padre Blvd
(P.O. BOX 3987)
US，Texas，South Padre Island，78597-3987
Sea Turtle, Inc.员工
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Turtle Talks En Espa?ol! ?? Durante la Semana Santa, un tiempo especial de reflexión y celebración, Sea Turtle Inc. Ofrecerá Charlas de Tortugas en Espa?ol. ?No te lo pierdas! Aprende todo sobre las tortugas marinas y nuestros esfuerzos de conservación. ?? Fechas: Sábado, 5 de abril de 2025 Domingo, 6 de abril de 2025 Sábado, 12 de abril de 2025 Domingo, 13 de abril de 2025 Sábado, 19 de abril de 2025 ? Hora: 2:30 PM https://lnkd.in/gjGwcg3F ?Te esperamos para descubrir el maravilloso mundo de las tortugas marinas!
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??? Which Sea Turtle Inc. resident matches your zodiac sign? Let’s see which turtle you vibe with! ? Aries – Poppy ?? Bold, adventurous, and always ready for a challenge. Just like Poppy when it’s time for a snack! ? Taurus – Cowgirl ?? Steady, reliable, and a little stubborn. Cowgirl knows what she likes and isn’t afraid to show it! ? Sagittarius – Merry Christmas ?? Friendly, optimistic, and full of holiday spirit all year round. Merry brings the good vibes! ? Cancer – Bagua ?? Strong, resilient, and protective. Bagua’s story of survival makes her a true inspiration. ? Libra – Gerry ?? Balanced and easygoing. Unless you’re his boat! Gerry’s playful side shows when he starts nibbling on his boat. ? Aquarius – Hang Ten ?? Independent, unique, and a little quirky. Hang Ten’s flipper may be forked, but her style is unmatched! ? Which turtle matches your sign? Let us know in the comments! ????
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? Secure your spot for Sea Turtle Inc.’s Tween Turtles and Kemp's Kids Summer Camps! Our 1-day and 3-day camps are filling up fast. Don’t miss your chance to dive into a summer of fun and learning! ?? - Learn about sea turtles and make new friends - Hands-on science experiments and conservation projects - Arts & crafts with a sea turtle twist https://ow.ly/CBZc50Veokr ?? Register now before it’s too late!
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?? Do you know how to identify a Kemp's Ridley? The Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) is the smallest and most endangered sea turtle species in the world! They have a slightly hooked beak, 5 pairs of lateral scutes, and each front flipper has 1 claw. Adults are generally a grayish-green color on top with a pale, yellowish bottom shell. Known for their unique mass nesting behavior called arribada, protecting them is vital to preserving their future! If you spot a nesting mama, call the Sea Turtle Inc. stranding line at (956) 243-4361.
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Our resident sea turtles loved seeing everyone at our Sip N Paint event! ???? Poppy looked at everyone's artwork while our guests enjoyed a guided painting session. We even had special guests join us online from Minnesota! Stay tuned for our next painting sesh and updates on how you can join virtually! ????
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Whatcha say? Oh so you're not gonna adopt me?! Someone open up their browser and get Merry's adoptions up! She's not one to condone flippin' wars but c'mon. Merry deserves some extra lovin'! Send the love: https://ow.ly/nk0450VmLix
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Can't End Spring Break without a Beach Clean Up! ????? The beach gave us great memories—now let’s give back! Join us for a fun, feel-good cleanup on South Padre Island. Bring your friends, family, or come solo! We’ll provide gloves and trash bags. ???? ? First 100 volunteers score a free eco-bag with eco-friendly gifts!* ? ?? Monday, March 24, 2025 ? 8 AM - 10 AM ?? End of the Road at South Padre Island Sign up for an eco-bag: https://lnkd.in/g_aU3nWV *Eco-friendly bags available while supplies last!
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