Melbourne Beach, Fla. – On July 31st, Caribbean Conservation Corporation (CCC) will deploy a loggerhead sea turtle outfitted with a satellite-transmitter from the Archie Carr National Wildlife as part of the second annual Tour de Turtles: A Sea Turtle Migration Marathon and everyone is invited to watch the event unfold at www.tourdeturtles.org starting at 8 a.m.
Similar to human marathons, each turtle will swim to raise awareness for a particular “cause” or threat to their survival. Utilizing interactive online maps, videos and games, Tour de Turtles will focus on the biology and conservation of sea turtles and their habitats.
A dedicated web page for each racer will be available for people to read their biographies, learn about their causes and hear periodic interviews with the marathon participants. Each turtle’s distance will be monitored on a regularly-updated Leader Board that will track the turtles’ progress.
In addition to watching the marathon unfold, the public can support an issue facing sea turtles by sponsoring Tour de Turtles competitors through online adoptions. This secondary competition, known as the Causes Challenge, is designed to see which turtle can generate the most support and awareness for their cause.
Tour de Turtles includes activities that the public and educators can use to learn more about sea turtle conservation. Educational materials, quizzes and lesson plans are provided specifically designed to help teachers incorporate environmental education into classroom activities. All of these online resources are free to access.
Tour de Turtles offers everyone an opportunity to get involved. By cheering on these courageous swimmers, the public can ensure that their voices are heard. Log on to www.tourdeturtles.org on July 31st starting at 8 a.m. to see a live webcast of a satellite-transmitter attachment and sea turtle release. And don’t forget, saving sea turtles is a marathon, not a sprint!
Tour de Turtles would not have been possible without the generous support of the marathon sponsors. The following entities contributed technical and financial support: Caribbean Conservation Corporation, MeGotta, Inc., Disney Animal Programs, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, Casa Tortuga Foundation, Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, Arenas Del Pacifico in El Salvador, InterContinental Resort San Juan in Puerto Rico, Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hotel, The Academy at Ocean Reef, Florida’s Sea Turtle License Plate and the University of Central Florida Sea Turtle Research Program.
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For more information, visit http://www.tourdeturtles.org/about
About Caribbean Conservation Corporation: CCC is an international nonprofit and the world’s oldest marine turtle research and conservation organization. Founded in 1959 to support the pioneering work of world-renowned naturalist and author, Dr. Archie Carr, the Florida-based organization is dedicated to ensuring the survival of sea turtles through research, education, advocacy and the protection of the natural habitats upon which they depend.
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