Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach

The Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach looks out for sea turtles and ocean life, doing its best to create a safe, healthy environment for sea creatures. The organization is a 501(c) 3 non-profit that relies on donations from members and the public. Volunteers are used to man the missions and programs of the society. Members receive permission from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to work with threatened and endangered sea turtles. The purpose of the organization is to educate the public through presentations, turtle watches and exhibits at area events. Their goal is to at least maintain the current population of sea turtles by reducing disturbances of nesting turtles, supporting the Archie Carr Wildlife Refuge Fund, increasing the hatchling survival rate through public education about destruction and pollution, participating in Keep Brevard Beautiful, contributing data to the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network and conducting a nest survey project. The society conducts rescues when sea turtles are reported stranded. Those wishing to make a donation to the organization can adopt a stranded sea turtle, a hatchling or a nest, based on the amount of their donation. This does not mean a turtle will come live at your home; rather your money will be committed to the care and maintenance of a particular turtle or nest.