The Four Rs
Editor’s Note: On April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day. At the Sea Turtle Preservation Society, we make each day Earth Day. Please join our efforts to make a difference. By Ashley Anderson Plastic...
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Hurricanes and sea turtles
By Aubry Forsyth Hurricanes are destructive forces of nature that impact humans and marine life, including sea turtles. Florida is no stranger to the devastation that hurricanes can cause. These storms impact sea turtles...
Tiny debris with a big impact
Editor’s Note: During Plastic Free July, the Loggerhead Lowdown blog will focus on a variety of plastic issues and ways to be part of the solution. To learn more about the global Plastic Free...
What’s a nurdle?
Editor’s Note: During Plastic Free July, the Loggerhead Lowdown blog will focus on a variety of plastic-related issues and ways to be part of the solution. To learn more about the global Plastic Free...
What time is it? Time to keep the beach clean, flat, and dark
By Katherine De Angelis That’s right folks, sea turtle nesting season has begun in beautiful Brevard County and all along the Space Coast of Florida. From mid-May through the end of October, many species...
BEACH CLEAN-UPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE! By Andrea Jackson
BEACH CLEAN-UPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE! By Andrea Jackson Human-created solid material that has intentionally or unintentionally entered the waterways that washes up on our beaches is called beach litter or tidewrack. We have all...
STOP SUCKING! … AND SKIP THE STRAW! By Becky Aud
It sounds humorous, even odd, but drinking straws are actually a serious problem. By 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish and other marine life. Already, 71% of sea birds...
CREATIVE WAYS TO REUSE PLASTIC By Becky Aud
CREATIVE WAYS TO REUSE PLASTIC By Becky Aud There is no denying that our oceans are in an extremely poor state and that we, as human beings, need to adjust our lifestyles and clean...
Check it Out… Plastics artwork!
By Jill Lankford Fast forward 50 to 100 years. Now imagine a day when non-biodegradable plastics can only be seen in an art museum. Technically, they will have to end up somewhere if they...
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