Jordan Society for the Conservation of Turtles & Tortoises (JSCT)

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Jordan Society for the Conservation of Turtles & Tortoises (JSCT) Honorary Excellency Dr. Abeer Bilbeisi / Chairman
Society Is Official Member At International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Wishing Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah a very happy and blessed year. ✨👑May she always be blessed with health, happ...
31/08/2026

Wishing Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah a very happy and blessed year. ✨👑
May she always be blessed with health, happiness, and continued inspiration.

On this blessed occasion of Mawlid Al-Nabawi, we remember the values of mercy, compassion, kindness, and care for all cr...
25/08/2026

On this blessed occasion of Mawlid Al-Nabawi, we remember the values of mercy, compassion, kindness, and care for all creation. 🌿🐢

May we continue to reflect these values in the way we treat one another, protect wildlife, and care for the world we share.

Wishing you a peaceful and blessed Mawlid Al-Nabawi.

Turtle or tortoise — what’s the difference? 🐢Although they belong to the same broader group, turtles and tortoises are a...
16/08/2026

Turtle or tortoise — what’s the difference? 🐢

Although they belong to the same broader group, turtles and tortoises are adapted to very different environments.

Tortoises are built for life on land, with sturdy legs and domed shells. Turtles are adapted for life in water, with streamlined shells and webbed feet or flippers.

Different adaptations, different habitats, but one important role: protecting biodiversity and keeping our ecosystems healthy.

Learn the difference. Understand their needs. Help protect them.

16/08/2026

THEY TRIED TREATS TO LURE ALBERT BACK TO HIS FEET. See more in ALBERT the tortoise picturebook ALBERT UPSIDE DOWN. Available Now 10 ALBERT picturebooks, 3 Board Books & Activity Book. Alberttortoise.com

Learn more. Protect better.Have you ever wondered what’s inside a turtle’s shell?From the lungs and heart to the liver, ...
16/08/2026

Learn more. Protect better.

Have you ever wondered what’s inside a turtle’s shell?

From the lungs and heart to the liver, stomach, intestines, kidneys and bladder, every organ plays an important role in keeping a turtle alive and healthy.

Understanding turtle anatomy helps us better understand their needs, recognize potential health concerns, and handle them with greater care.

The more we understand, the better we can protect.

The correct way to hold a turtle matters.When handling a turtle, gentle support is essential. Use both hands, support bo...
15/08/2026

The correct way to hold a turtle matters.

When handling a turtle, gentle support is essential. Use both hands, support both sides of the shell and the underside, and keep the turtle level and steady.

A secure, calm hold helps reduce stress and prevents unnecessary injury.

Small actions can make a big difference in protecting wildlife.

Learn. Protect. Conserve.

09/07/2026

Sea turtles are protected by law in many countries, but illegal harvesting of their eggs, meat, and shells remains a major threat.

The reality is that in many coastal communities, families face difficult choices. When livelihoods are limited, collecting turtle eggs or hunting turtles may provide much-needed income or food.

That's why conservation isn't just about protecting wildlife, it's also about supporting people.

Through our community-based conservation programs, SEE Turtles helps create sustainable alternatives, from ecotourism and beach patrols to paid conservation jobs and community grants.

Read more about when "sea turtle hunters become their protectors in Cabo Verde."👇
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/06/cabo-verde-ex-hunters-now-protect-vulnerable-sea-turtles/

🐢 The Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is one of the most iconic sea turtle species and plays a vital role in maintaini...
06/07/2026

🐢 The Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is one of the most iconic sea turtle species and plays a vital role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems by grazing on seagrass beds and supporting ocean biodiversity.

Despite its importance, this endangered species faces growing threats from fishing gear, plastic pollution, and habitat degradation. Sadly, only a small fraction of hatchlings survive to adulthood.

Protecting green sea turtles starts with simple actions—from reducing plastic waste to supporting responsible fishing practices.

Every action counts. Together, we can protect sea turtles and preserve our oceans for future generations.

05/07/2026

🐢💙 One call... One life saved.

A juvenile Green Sea Turtle was rescued after Sheikh Bader Yaseen, President of The Thagher Al-Urdun Fishermen Cooperative Association, contacted JSCT upon finding the turtle with barnacles covering its shell.

Following JSCT's scientific guidance, the barnacles were safely removed, the turtle was assessed, and successfully released back into the Red Sea.

This rescue is another example of how cooperation between fishermen and conservationists helps protect Jordan's marine biodiversity and safeguard sea turtles for future generations.

Together, every report can save a life.

Jordan Society for the Conservation of Turtles & Tortoises (JSCT)

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Princess Taghreed Mohammad Street
Amman
11731

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00
Thursday 10:00 - 15:00
Saturday 10:00 - 15:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:00

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+96265151568

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