A major objective of the network is to facilitate the development of conservation leaders and to build a dynamic marine conservation movement. Local leaders become the most compelling spokespeople for sea turtle protection, and that experience can extend to the broader marine environment. In this light, the grassroots conservation network, combined with strategic academic, government and NGO alliances, is the foundation of our approach. We build our conservation network by holding biannual group meetings, offering connectivity grants to communities throughout our network, and through organized recruiting events, including sea turtle festivals, workshops and trainings.

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