Travelers Against Plastic (TAP)

Travelers Against Plastic (TAP) Travelers Against Plastic is an turtles campaign encouraging travelers to travel sustainably.

Lots of people are traveling now that summer is almost here — just remember the turtles when you do. Turtle watching on ...
06/04/2026

Lots of people are traveling now that summer is almost here — just remember the turtles when you do. Turtle watching on a nesting beach or in the water is an inspiring experience that can be a benefit to conservation efforts. However, done without care and guidance, it can also harm them and their habitat.

The next time you plan a beach vacation, take a few minutes to check out the SEE Turtles Turtle Travel Guide and learn how to reduce your impact on these endangered animals. Simple choices like keeping beaches dark at night, filling in holes in the sand, and giving nesting turtles space can make a real difference.

And remember, whenever you travel, be sure learn about the specific regulations in that location.

Check it out here 👇
https://www.seeturtles.org/turtle-watching-tips

Meet our Travel Sponsor: Dots.eco. Dots.eco is an environmental impact platform that helps turn everyday actions into me...
06/02/2026

Meet our Travel Sponsor: Dots.eco.

Dots.eco is an environmental impact platform that helps turn everyday actions into measurable conservation impact, supporting projects that protect wildlife and ecosystems around the world. It works with companies to offer incentives for environmental programs for customers.

Thanks to their support with global partners, they have helped protect more than 869,733 sea turtle hatchlings.

Check them out 👇
https://dots.eco/

is almost here and we're raising $10,000 for sea turtle conservation. Every donation will be MATCHED up to $5,000! You...
06/02/2026

is almost here and we're raising $10,000 for sea turtle conservation. Every donation will be MATCHED up to $5,000!

Your support helps:
🐢 protect vulnerable hatchlings
♻️ remove plastic from nesting beaches
🚫 fight the illegal turtle shell trade
🎓 support local conservation leaders worldwide

Every dollar makes a difference:
💚 $50 = helps protect hatchlings
💚 $100 = supports a beach cleanup
💚 $1,000 = helps fund local conservation leadership

Donate during Sea Turtle Week to double your impact!

🔗 https://www.seeturtles.org/give-stw

06/02/2026

Happy World Reef Day 🪸

Here are 5 things to know about coral reefs:

1️⃣ Coral is an animal, not a plant. Each individual is a tiny soft-bodied polyp.
2️⃣ Polyps use tentacle-like arms to catch food from the water.
3️⃣ Each polyp builds a hard limestone skeleton that forms reefs.
4️⃣ Corals live with algae called zooxanthellae that help provide energy through photosynthesis.
5️⃣ Reefs cover less than 0.2% of the ocean floor but support thousands of species, making them some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.

Did you know you can join us on conservation tours that take you to snorkel on coral reefs? Check it out: https://www.seeturtles.org/upcoming-tours

Every sea turtle must survive predators, storms, pollution, boat strikes, and crossing an entire ocean Meanwhile humans:...
05/29/2026

Every sea turtle must survive predators, storms, pollution, boat strikes, and crossing an entire ocean

Meanwhile humans: “would you like your single lemon in a separate plastic bag?”

This remember that even small changes help protect marine life:
♻️ reusable bottles + bags
🍴 skip unnecessary plastic utensils
🌎 choose reusables when you can

Less plastic in the ocean = safer waters for turtles, dolphins, seabirds, and the ecosystems we ALL depend on.

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A new Canadian pilot project is exploring how plastic waste from construction sites could be recycled instead of sent to...
05/29/2026

A new Canadian pilot project is exploring how plastic waste from construction sites could be recycled instead of sent to landfills. Construction and demolition debris make up about one-third of landfill waste in North America, with plastics and packaging accounting for up to 20% of that material.

Over 14 months, the Construction Plastics Initiative diverted more than 83,000 pounds of plastic from eight construction sites in metro Vancouver. Researchers found that clean collection systems, better sorting, and worker education were key to improving recycling efforts.

Check out the article here: https://www.waste360.com/commercial-waste/turning-construction-plastic-waste-into-profit-findings-from-a-new-pilot

Construction Photography of workers on site by photographer Daniel Mekis.jpg

Take Action: Tell Amazon to Cut Plastic PackagingPlastic pollution is overwhelming our oceans, harming marine life, and ...
05/28/2026

Take Action: Tell Amazon to Cut Plastic Packaging

Plastic pollution is overwhelming our oceans, harming marine life, and washing onto beaches around the world. Sea turtles, whales, seabirds, and countless other animals are impacted every day by single-use plastic waste.

One of the most effective ways to reduce ocean plastic is to use less of it in the first place.

Join us, alongside Environment America, in urging Amazon to reduce single-use plastic packaging in its deliveries and invest in more sustainable alternatives. Amazon can make a big difference to protect our planet by reducing the amount of single-use plastic packaging used in its shipments.

Take action here 👇
https://environmentamerica.org/take-action/tell-amazon-cut-plastic-packaging-to-protect-our-oceans/

Been to Florida lately? Ever heard of too much of a good thing? Meet Sargassum. While this floating seaweed provides she...
05/18/2026

Been to Florida lately? Ever heard of too much of a good thing? Meet Sargassum.

While this floating seaweed provides shelter and habitat for many marine animals — including hatchling sea turtles — since 2013 it has become an increasing problem, likely fueled by nutrient pollution washing off coastlines.

Excessive sargassum is a major hazard during nesting season. Massive seaweed piles block female turtles from nesting, trap emerging hatchlings (and plastic), and attract predators. Additionally, decaying seaweed can alter nest temperatures.

For instance, a recent study by found that sargassum dramatically slowed sea turtle hatchlings trying to reach the ocean. Leatherbacks took 54 times longer to cross light sargassum and 158 times longer through heavy accumulations. Loggerheads and green turtles were also significantly delayed, with hatchlings moving much slower in both light and heavy sargassum conditions.

Read the study: https://jcr.kglmeridian.com/view/journals/coas/41/6/article-p989.xml

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