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In 1993, CCC established its Educational Program to begin directly engaging in issues that affect U.S. nesting populations of sea turtles. Drawing on CCC’s four decades of international sea turtle conservation experience, this program is improving the survival outlook for marine turtles in the United States, especially in Florida (which supports 90% of all the sea turtle nesting in continental U.S.), by empowering small, local sea turtle groups throughout the state, providing educational materials, recognizing citizens and buisnesses working for the benefit of sea turtles and their habitats, and establishing the concept of using sea turtle migration-tracking tracking as an online educational tool.
Since its establishment, the program has emerged as a reliable source of information about sea turtle biology, coastal habitat and conservation issues. Representatives from CCC regularly provide educational presentations to clubs, K - 12 schools, and the general public, attend educational events and conferences, and generates greater levels awareness about marine turtles and their threats by distributing innovative educational programs and materials.
Through CCC's online migration tracking education programs such as its Sea Turtle Migration-Tracking Education Program and Tour de Turtles, people can view updated maps of the migratory movements of sea turtles being tracked by satellites orbiting the Earth. By providing this unique look at sea turtles, CCC hopes people will be compelled to learn more about sea turtle biology, the threats they face and the ways in which everybody can help protect marine turtles.
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