research

advancing sea turtle research

Pioneering studies to better understand biology, improve clinical care, and ensure the future of endangered sea turtle populations.

our mission

Bridging Science &
Conservation

The STCCS team has collaborated with a diverse group of individuals to conduct vital research for sea turtle conservation and medicine.

We are excited to continue this important mission of bettering our understanding of important aspects of sea turtle biology and clinical care. Through rigorous data collection and analysis, we aim to influence policy and rehabilitation practices worldwide.

Collaborative Studies

Partnering with universities and global institutes.

Data-Driven Rehabilitation

Using statistics to improve survival rates.

Collaborative Publications

Explore our peer-reviewed contributions to the scientific community, focusing on marine health, pollution, and rehabilitation techniques.

Ingested Micronizing Plastic Particle Compositions and Size Distributions within Stranded Post-Hatchling Sea Turtles

An in-depth analysis of microplastic ingestion rates and their physiological impact on juvenile populations in the Atlantic coast.

Method Comparison of B-Hydroxybutyrate Using a Point-of-Care Device and Dry Chemistry Analyzer in Three Sea Turtle Species

Evaluating the efficacy of field-ready diagnostic tools for rapid assessment of sea turtle health markers during stranding events.

Sea Turtle Health and Rehabilitation

Comprehensive guidelines and findings on the long-term recovery processes of injured sea turtles in captive care environments.