What You Can Do While Visiting the Ocean!
★Use reef-safe sunscreen (click here for a list of ocean safe products)
★If you see trash while out in the water, dispose of it when you get back to land
★Do not touch ocean life! Keep your distance!
★When leaving the beach, knock down your sandcastle, refill any holes you dug, and take all beach accessories home with you to reduce obstacles for any turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs.
What You Can Do At Home!
★Recycle!
★Use reusable straws
★Limit plastic use
★If you find litter, throw it away
★Get involved with school/community environmental organizations or clubs
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Action checklist
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- Educate yourself about the importance of turtle conservation and the impact turtles have on the environment.
- Learn about what threatens turtle’s lives on a daily basis.
- Learn what you can do to help!
- Check out resources before going in the ocean and what you can do at home to help the turtles.