Turtle Island Restoration Network
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Mobilizing people in local communities around the world to protect marine wildlife and the oceans and inland watersheds that sustain them. Learn more at www.seaturtles.org!
Our final action alert, Action 4 of Defend the ESA Week, has arrived! This proposal moves to change how "critical habitat" is identified and designated, in an attempt to make it easier to exclude the very areas species need to survive. Take action: www.seaturtles.org/defend-the-esa
December 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Our final action alert, Action 4 of Defend the ESA Week, has arrived! This proposal moves to change how "critical habitat" is identified and designated, in an attempt to make it easier to exclude the very areas species need to survive. Take action: www.seaturtles.org/defend-the-esa
Action 3 of Defend the ESA Week is ready for submissions, an attack on threatened species and the blanket 4(d) rule. Let's keep the wave of support rolling! We’ve put together everything you need to take today’s action: www.seaturtles.org/defend-the-esa
December 11, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Action 3 of Defend the ESA Week is ready for submissions, an attack on threatened species and the blanket 4(d) rule. Let's keep the wave of support rolling! We’ve put together everything you need to take today’s action: www.seaturtles.org/defend-the-esa
Action 2 of Defend the ESA Week is ready to use your voice! All the tips and instructions you could need to take action with us: www.seaturtles.org/defend-the-esa
#EndangeredSpeciesAct #defendtheesa #defendesa #endangeredspecies
#EndangeredSpeciesAct #defendtheesa #defendesa #endangeredspecies
December 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Action 2 of Defend the ESA Week is ready to use your voice! All the tips and instructions you could need to take action with us: www.seaturtles.org/defend-the-esa
#EndangeredSpeciesAct #defendtheesa #defendesa #endangeredspecies
#EndangeredSpeciesAct #defendtheesa #defendesa #endangeredspecies
Action 1 of Defend the ESA Week is ready for you to stand up! All the tips and instructions you could need to take action with us: www.seaturtles.org/defend-the-esa
#EndangeredSpeciesAct #defendtheesa #defendesa #endangeredspecies
#EndangeredSpeciesAct #defendtheesa #defendesa #endangeredspecies
December 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Action 1 of Defend the ESA Week is ready for you to stand up! All the tips and instructions you could need to take action with us: www.seaturtles.org/defend-the-esa
#EndangeredSpeciesAct #defendtheesa #defendesa #endangeredspecies
#EndangeredSpeciesAct #defendtheesa #defendesa #endangeredspecies
Come curious, leave inspired and feel even more empowered to make waves for a healthier blue planet. We can’t wait to sea you there! www.seaturtles.org/membership
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Come curious, leave inspired and feel even more empowered to make waves for a healthier blue planet. We can’t wait to sea you there! www.seaturtles.org/membership
Today may be #GivingTuesday, but our mission remains the same... TIRN fights for our blue-green planet. Your support allows our team to stay nimble and respond quickly to the environmental threats that matter most, just as we have for the last 38 years. www.seaturtles.org/seas-the-season
December 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Today may be #GivingTuesday, but our mission remains the same... TIRN fights for our blue-green planet. Your support allows our team to stay nimble and respond quickly to the environmental threats that matter most, just as we have for the last 38 years. www.seaturtles.org/seas-the-season
Thank you, from the bottom of the sea, for your support in making 2025's work possible. This holiday giving season, please consider donating to TIRN to continue the fight for our blue-green planet 🌎 Learn more about the impact we've made together at www.seaturtles.org/seas-the-season 🤝
November 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Thank you, from the bottom of the sea, for your support in making 2025's work possible. This holiday giving season, please consider donating to TIRN to continue the fight for our blue-green planet 🌎 Learn more about the impact we've made together at www.seaturtles.org/seas-the-season 🤝
“It's irresponsible to consider exponentially expanding fossil fuel extraction endeavors in the Gulf, Alaska and CA by increasing the number of leases by 34. We must not lock-in dependency on fossil fuels for decades to come at the expense of vulnerable habitats and endangered species.” -Joanie
November 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
“It's irresponsible to consider exponentially expanding fossil fuel extraction endeavors in the Gulf, Alaska and CA by increasing the number of leases by 34. We must not lock-in dependency on fossil fuels for decades to come at the expense of vulnerable habitats and endangered species.” -Joanie
We’re proud to join an amazing coalition to host the People’s Microplastics Conference in Port O’Connor, Texas on Nov 14th and 15th! Day 2 features TIRN’s Joanie Steinhaus and Brittany McWhorter presenting hands-on solutions to tackle #microplastics. www.microplasticsconference.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 AM
We’re proud to join an amazing coalition to host the People’s Microplastics Conference in Port O’Connor, Texas on Nov 14th and 15th! Day 2 features TIRN’s Joanie Steinhaus and Brittany McWhorter presenting hands-on solutions to tackle #microplastics. www.microplasticsconference.org
California’s coastal waters are one step closer to freedom from deadly set and drift gillnets! @governor.ca.gov newly signed law phases out these destructive nets, protecting hundreds of marine species, a huge win for ocean health and ecosystems! More info here: seaturtles.org/finally-the-...
October 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
California’s coastal waters are one step closer to freedom from deadly set and drift gillnets! @governor.ca.gov newly signed law phases out these destructive nets, protecting hundreds of marine species, a huge win for ocean health and ecosystems! More info here: seaturtles.org/finally-the-...
Tomorrow, Sat 10/18, marks the second wave of No Kings events nationwide. In June, 5 million Americans in 2,000 locations stood up for democracy, human rights, and community. Join peacefully... find an event near you at www.nokings.org 📣 #RESIST #NoKings
October 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Tomorrow, Sat 10/18, marks the second wave of No Kings events nationwide. In June, 5 million Americans in 2,000 locations stood up for democracy, human rights, and community. Join peacefully... find an event near you at www.nokings.org 📣 #RESIST #NoKings
A Louisiana court revoked the permit for the Commonwealth LNG export terminal, ruling state officials failed to consider climate and environmental justice impacts. The decision halts construction, protecting wetlands and nearby communities from pollution and industrial overdevelopment.
October 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A Louisiana court revoked the permit for the Commonwealth LNG export terminal, ruling state officials failed to consider climate and environmental justice impacts. The decision halts construction, protecting wetlands and nearby communities from pollution and industrial overdevelopment.
Only 4 days left to take action against Trump's EO, “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness,” which threatens decades of bipartisan progress protecting marine ecosystems by opening marine national monuments to commercial fishing.
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October 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Only 4 days left to take action against Trump's EO, “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness,” which threatens decades of bipartisan progress protecting marine ecosystems by opening marine national monuments to commercial fishing.
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Trump’s Exec. Order on seafood threatens decades of marine protections by opening national monuments to industrial fishing. Gear like trawls, gillnets and longlines devastates habitats and both targeted and not species. Tell NOAA to protect ocean ecosystems! secure.everyaction.com/cvNZk5i6cUaE...
October 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Trump’s Exec. Order on seafood threatens decades of marine protections by opening national monuments to industrial fishing. Gear like trawls, gillnets and longlines devastates habitats and both targeted and not species. Tell NOAA to protect ocean ecosystems! secure.everyaction.com/cvNZk5i6cUaE...
Discover our Ripples Make Waves online auction! Bid on the Serengeti Safari with The Wild Source—guided by wildlife biologists, supporting local communities & conservation. Starting bid $7,000. Join the adventure: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/turtle-island-restoration-networks-online-auction
September 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Discover our Ripples Make Waves online auction! Bid on the Serengeti Safari with The Wild Source—guided by wildlife biologists, supporting local communities & conservation. Starting bid $7,000. Join the adventure: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/turtle-island-restoration-networks-online-auction
A historic milestone for ocean governance: Sri Lanka, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Sierra Leone & Morocco ratify the #HighSeasTreaty, to reach 60 and will enter into force January 2026 - ushering in a new era of cooperation to safeguard nearly two-thirds of our ocean! @highseasalliance.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A historic milestone for ocean governance: Sri Lanka, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Sierra Leone & Morocco ratify the #HighSeasTreaty, to reach 60 and will enter into force January 2026 - ushering in a new era of cooperation to safeguard nearly two-thirds of our ocean! @highseasalliance.bsky.social
The U.S. bans seafood imports from 42 nations failing to prevent deadly bycatch starting January 2026! TIRN & CBD originally petitioned for this in 2008, thanks to all involved in pushing to protect 650,000+ marine mammals killed in fishing gear yearly. www.biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/fi...
September 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The U.S. bans seafood imports from 42 nations failing to prevent deadly bycatch starting January 2026! TIRN & CBD originally petitioned for this in 2008, thanks to all involved in pushing to protect 650,000+ marine mammals killed in fishing gear yearly. www.biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/fi...
NOAA’s proposed rule would let companies get seabed exploration and mining permits at once - skipping science and oversight. Mining could start even if later research shows irreversible harm. The ocean’s future is at stake, act now: secure.everyaction.com/F0417ppF50yo...
September 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
NOAA’s proposed rule would let companies get seabed exploration and mining permits at once - skipping science and oversight. Mining could start even if later research shows irreversible harm. The ocean’s future is at stake, act now: secure.everyaction.com/F0417ppF50yo...
From tracking hurricanes to climate disasters, NOAA keeps us safe 🌪️⛈️🌊 But cuts put these vital services at risk. Reps. Neguse, Casar, Stanton, Amo, Hoyle & Moskowitz introduced the "Protect Americans from Climate Disasters Act" to rebuild staff, restore funding & protect life-saving data.
August 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
From tracking hurricanes to climate disasters, NOAA keeps us safe 🌪️⛈️🌊 But cuts put these vital services at risk. Reps. Neguse, Casar, Stanton, Amo, Hoyle & Moskowitz introduced the "Protect Americans from Climate Disasters Act" to rebuild staff, restore funding & protect life-saving data.
Northern California art lovers, don’t miss The Box Show 2025 at Gallery Route One, August 16 through Sept 13. See Margot Wixom’s tribute to TIRN and sea turtle conservation. Support local art, marine life & GRO’s fundraising model. galleryrouteone.org/boxshow/
August 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Northern California art lovers, don’t miss The Box Show 2025 at Gallery Route One, August 16 through Sept 13. See Margot Wixom’s tribute to TIRN and sea turtle conservation. Support local art, marine life & GRO’s fundraising model. galleryrouteone.org/boxshow/
People and planet over polluters' profits! 🌎✊ As #PlasticsTreaty talks continue in Geneva, civil society urges a strong, binding deal to cut plastic production and protect our health and climate. Learn more and 📷 @breakfreefromplastic.org: www.breakfreefromplastic.org/poplite/
August 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
People and planet over polluters' profits! 🌎✊ As #PlasticsTreaty talks continue in Geneva, civil society urges a strong, binding deal to cut plastic production and protect our health and climate. Learn more and 📷 @breakfreefromplastic.org: www.breakfreefromplastic.org/poplite/
We’re thrilled to announce Education Sparks Change: Plastic Free July & Beyond, our first exclusive live webinar just for our incredible members! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 30th at 5pm PST and get ready to dive in with our passionate Gulf and Oceans team. www.seaturtles.org/membership
July 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We’re thrilled to announce Education Sparks Change: Plastic Free July & Beyond, our first exclusive live webinar just for our incredible members! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 30th at 5pm PST and get ready to dive in with our passionate Gulf and Oceans team. www.seaturtles.org/membership
We joined a coalition demanding that the federal government stop handing out new offshore drilling rights to companies that refuse to decommission old wells and platforms. It’s simple: if you make a mess, you clean it up.
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July 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
We joined a coalition demanding that the federal government stop handing out new offshore drilling rights to companies that refuse to decommission old wells and platforms. It’s simple: if you make a mess, you clean it up.
seaturtles.org/our-ocean-is...
seaturtles.org/our-ocean-is...
Our hearts are with those affected by the #TexasFloods and our Galveston community. We stand in solidarity and urge support for relief efforts. Helpful links via our partners at The Bryan Museum: www.facebook.com/TurtleIsland...
July 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Our hearts are with those affected by the #TexasFloods and our Galveston community. We stand in solidarity and urge support for relief efforts. Helpful links via our partners at The Bryan Museum: www.facebook.com/TurtleIsland...
The U.S. may allow its first deep-sea mining lease off American Samoa—despite huge risks to fragile ocean ecosystems. Most Pacific communities oppose it. Speak up now! We must protect the deep sea, not exploit it. #DeepSeaMining #AmericaSamoa #SouthPacificOcean secure.everyaction.com/401h8fFRgk6I...
July 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The U.S. may allow its first deep-sea mining lease off American Samoa—despite huge risks to fragile ocean ecosystems. Most Pacific communities oppose it. Speak up now! We must protect the deep sea, not exploit it. #DeepSeaMining #AmericaSamoa #SouthPacificOcean secure.everyaction.com/401h8fFRgk6I...