Sea Turtle Stranding Network

The Sea Turtle Stranding Network is a coordinated effort to monitor, document, and respond to sea turtles that are found stranded, injured, or deceased along coastlines. Their goal is to assess turtle health, uncover causes of injury or death, and assist in conservation. When a turtle is stranded, trained volunteers or professionals report and sometimes rescue the animal, providing necessary medical care or relocating it to rehabilitation centers. This network helps scientists gather vital information about threats facing sea turtles, such as pollution or disease, enabling informed conservation strategies to protect these endangered animals.