Wildlife Research Alliance

08/17/2026

We had our last Turtles To Go program of the season last week at the Boys & Girls Club of Webster - Dudley, and it was a blast! We taught 81 kids about the sea turtles of New England and how we learn about them to support their conservation. This program has grown so much since last year, and we don't see it slowing down any time soon!

08/08/2026

07/30/2026

Publication alert! 🚨🚨
Our executive director Amber Lea Kincaid has been hard at work for years with her colleagues, studying differences in anatomical location and severity of vessel strike injuries among loggerhead, green, and Kemp's ridley sea turtles in Sarasota and Longboat Key, FL.
Their paper, "Anatomical location and severity of watercraft injuries in sea turtles," is available as an open-access publication in Endangered Species Research. Read it here: https://doi.org/10.3354/esr01523

Congratulations to Amber Lea and co-authors Jake Lasala, Brian Stacy, Jess Blackburn, and Gretchen Lovewell!

07/29/2026

FINALLY a spambot that gets us 🤣
Tell us the weirdest bot interpretation of YOUR non-profit's mission 👇

07/18/2026

Unpaid internships come with a variety of costs:

🚩Using unpaid interns for essential tasks that should be done by paid staff members
🚩Denying anti-discrimination rights, insurance, and workers' compensation
🚩 Perpetuating a "work-til-you-drop" culture
🚩Limiting access to career fields for anyone who can't afford to work for free

Help us turn the tides on this exploitative practice by following us, signing up for our newsletter, and donating to our Fair Wages for Interns program today!

07/15/2026

Polarized sunglasses are a crucial piece of field gear for research on the water. They can also help recreational boaters avoid hazards in the waterway and keep aquatic wildlife safe!
You can donate a pair of polarized sunglasses to a student researcher for as little as $5.00. Donate today!

07/13/2026

Our executive director is headed to the annual Animal Behavior Society meeting in Cincinnati, OH! The WRA is not presenting at this year's meeting, but there will be plenty to learn, including a workshop on agent-based modeling for animal behavior. Stay tuned for updates, and sign up for our monthly newsletter to see a full recap!

07/08/2026

September 22 may seem far away, but our third annual wildlife photography contest fundraiser will be here before you know it!
📸 Our wildlife photography contest is your opportunity to support our mission while showcasing your love of nature.
🌱🦊You can submit photos of plants, animals, or both!
👧👨‍🦰👩‍💼We have categories for youth, amateur, and professional photographers, each with a 💰cash prize for the winner!
📅 The top 12 photos will be featured in our 2027 wall calendar.

06/26/2026

It's time for some trivia! Drop your guesses in the comments and come back tomorrow for the answer!