Oceana | Protecting the World's Oceans

All six species of sea turtles in U.S. waters were listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act more than 30 years ago, yet no sea turtle species has recovered.  In fact, for some species, such as the loggerhead sea turtle, their populations continue to decline. Despite this status, commercial trawl fisheries continue to catch and kill loggerhead sea turtles. 

Help urge the government to rapidly complete a rule to reduce sea turtle takes in trawl fisheries by requiring turtle excluder devices (TEDs). Ask the National Marine Fisheries Service to support efforts to protect sea turtles from trawl fisheries.