Online Houston Monthly Meeting: Update on Sea Turtles in the Gulf of Mexico
Details
This meeting will be conducted using Zoom. Everyone is welcome.
7:15 - 7:30 pm: Time for log in, announcements, meet & greet.
Featured program presentation starts at 7:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting at this link:
Meeting Registration - Zoom
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
JULY PROGRAM TOPIC:
Update on Sea Turtles in the Gulf of Mexico with Turtle Island Restoration Network
On July 14, Joanie Steinhaus, the Gulf Program Director for the Turtle Island Restoration Network will provide an update on the situation with sea turtles in the Gulf. The Turtle Island Restoration Network celebrated 30 years of ocean conservation projects in 2019, and this presentation will cover their work in the Gulf of Mexico.
Five of the seven threatened or endangered sea turtles are found in the Gulf of Mexico; learn how your actions can make a difference to protect their terrestrial and marine environment and how you may become involved in ocean conservation projects.
Gulf of Mexico | Turtle Island Restoration Network (seaturtles.org)
Some very recent turtle nesting news:
[45 Endangered Sea Turtles Hatch On Texas Beach - Texas A&M Today (tamu.edu)](https://today.tamu.edu/2022/06/14/45-endangered-sea-turtles-hatch-on-texas-beach/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=GovDelivery)
The photo with this notice is of Joanie Steinhaus at Rancho Nuevo in Mexico- main nesting area for the Kemp's ridley sea turtle.
Feel free to log in early, 7:15pm or so, if you are new to using Zoom, or have other questions.
Every 2nd Thursday of the month until October 8, 2025
Online Houston Monthly Meeting: Update on Sea Turtles in the Gulf of Mexico