SOS Turtles

Protecting Endangered Sea Turtles

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Did you know? For every 1,000 sea turtle hatchlings that reach the ocean, only 1 survives to adulthood. Your support can help change that.

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Our Vision for SOS Turtles

At SOS Turtles, we may be just starting out, but we are deeply committed to saving Panama’s endangered sea turtles. Our vision is to create lasting change. We aim to build a strong conservation effort through key initiatives like nest protection, beach cleanups, and community education.

Each step we take will contribute to a larger movement, engaging volunteers, local communities, and donors to help protect these ancient creatures. While we’re at the beginning of our journey, our focus is on making a long-term impact for sea turtle conservation in Panama.

The Urgency of Sea Turtle Conservation

Sea turtles have been around for over 100 million years, yet today they face unprecedented threats that could lead to their extinction. Six out of seven species of sea turtles are endangered or vulnerable, largely due to human activities. In Panama, our beaches provide critical nesting grounds, but these fragile environments are under constant threat from pollution, poaching, and climate change.

At SOS Turtles, we may be just starting our journey, but we know that time is running out for sea turtles. Our mission is to make a difference—starting right here in Panama. Through our conservation efforts, we aim to protect these vital nesting grounds and ensure a future where sea turtles can thrive for generations to come.

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Why We Need Your Help

We know that saving sea turtles is a monumental task, and we can’t do it alone. As a new organization, SOS Turtles depends on the generosity and support of people like you to turn our vision into action. Every donation and volunteer effort brings us closer to our goal of protecting Panama’s endangered sea turtles.

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Did you know? Six out of seven sea turtle species are endangered or vulnerable. Without action, they may disappear forever.

Sea turtles in Panama face numerous threats, including

The Challenges Facing Panama's Sea Turtles

Habitat loss due to coastal development
Climate change affecting nesting beaches and ocean temperatures
Plastic pollution in marine environments
Illegal poaching of eggs and adult turtles
Accidental capture in fishing gear

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Plastic IngestionIt is estimated that over 50% of all sea turtles have ingested plastic, with this number continually increasing

BycatchBycatch is considered one of the most significant threats to sea turtles, contributing to population declines and the endangered status of six out of the seven species of sea turtles

Did you know? Sea turtles have roamed the Earth for over 100 million years, yet their survival now depends on our efforts. Help protect them.

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Our Supporters Speak

"Sea turtles are the living representatives of a group of reptiles that has existed on Earth and travelled our seas for the last 100 million years."

Mariana Fuentes

Marine biologist

"We can share beaches and ocean with sea turtles but it requires commitment and effort on our part. We can make certain that future generations will have the opportunity to know these unusual animals."