Upwell Turtles

Upwell is dedicated to protecting turtles at sea.
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We need your support this #givingtuesday to help us protect and recover endangered populations of #seaturtles through research and conservation actions that reduce threats at sea. Make your donation at
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It’s #givingtuesday! Donate today and help us face the mounting threats that sea turtles face at sea!
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A wayward #seaturtle wound up in the Netherlands. A rescue brought it thousands of miles back home

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Our latest collaboration: tagging 12 rehabilitated juvenile loggerheads with @2OceansAquarium
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Report reveals how the state of our oceans is intrinsically linked to human health
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Fewer sea turtles nested on Jupiter-area beaches this year - Upwell’s project partner @LoggerheadMC Vice President Justin Perrault helps explain what that means
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Report focuses on the critical role the ocean plays in Earth's interconnected systems
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The @California Ocean Protection Council and the @California Ocean Science Trust are seeking input from the public on the development of the first ever #California Coast and #Ocean Report Card!
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Want to know why the “high seas treaty” is important for #seaturtles? https://t.co/vBgWgJQnaP

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It’s been a while since the Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) treaty was agreed upon. This video from @mongabay @AbhishyantPK puts in back in the spotlight breaking down “What are the High Seas (and why should we care?)” https://t.co/yQHh2wArFl

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Study reveals fertility insights for turtle and tortoise conservation
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A nesting haven for #seaturtles in Suriname is fading away
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A pair of great white sharks and a leatherback #seaturtle are basking off the coast of Newfoundland, tracker shows - with great insight from @derekaoki !
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Exciting news from @UpwellTurtles ! They tagged juvenile loggerheads in the Bay of Biscay using our ultra-light #KiwiSat Argos transmitters, weighing only 2.5 grams! These tiny tags are providing crucial insights into the baby turtles' post-release movements and habitat use.🌊

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Scientists use tiny 'backpacks' on #seaturtle hatchlings to observe their movements
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New Research: Cumulative human impacts on global marine fauna highlight risk to biological and functional diversity
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The 10 most common types of litter found on California's beaches
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New Research: Post-release survival of loggerhead #seaturtles (Caretta caretta) incidentally hooked in a North Atlantic pelagic longline fishery
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#Ocean photography competition shows spectacular shots from the sea (including one of a leatherback #seaturtle)
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California’s Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic bags at grocery stores
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