Come Help Save Crush and Squirt!

Sea Turtle Preservation Society is a NGO that is located in Florida. Their mission is to simply help maintain and prevent permanent factors that could lead to the decline of sea turtles. STPS volunteers are dedicated to protecting sea turtles.  

Florida being responsible for over 90% of sea turtles laid each year is important in having a voice for these marine animals who depend on Florida beaches each year for nesting. Brevard county is home of STPS and its beaches are known for a majority of sea turtle nests.   

STPS participate in activities such as conducting nest surveys, beach clean ups, contributing data, both increasing and rescuing hatchlings, reducing disturbances and harassment on nesting sea turtles and lastly spreading public education on these issues to help others be more involved.  

STPS was started by Peter Bandr'e after he witnessed 50-60 sea turtles hatchlings that were dead in the parking lot at a beach from being run over by cars. This sparked Bandr'e to protect sea turtle hatching. After four years of working with a small group and noticing positive outcomes in his work STPS became a Florida 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation in 1986 on May 6th.

STPS has obtained many permits since 1986 and are still finding ways to help sea turtle hatchlings whether that be through events, education or changes to our beaches that aid in the protection and increase in sea turtle hatchlings. 

One of the main goals is to educate the public. STPS hold public presentations, exhibits at area events and their turtle walks that occur during nesting season. These all help spread education and allows STPS to reach thousands of people each year. 

Having more locals and tourists aware of threats and ways on how they can help is important for STPS. Ways on how we can help can be seen on the homepage of their website or if you click here

In addition their website provides a calendar with events that are open to the public as long as you register your spot. STPS also release their annual reports to help educate people about what their efforts have done.

To learn more about sea turtles in general click here to learn more.