Mission Statement
- The conservation and protection of all species of marine turtles both in the water and on the beach
- The rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick and injured sea turtles
- To inform and educate the public regarding the plight of all sea turtles and the threat of their extinction
- To provide an experiential learning site for students of biology, wildlife conservation, and/or veterinary medicine from around the world
Internship Program
- An internship offers students the opportunity to work hands on with endangered and threatened sea turtles.
- Summer Internships are a minimum of twelve weeks
- Housing is provided for the twelve week program
- Internships are not limited to summer
Work at the center includes:
- Preparation and distribution of food
- Cleaning tanks
- Working with the water system
- Involvement in medical procedures and the administration of some medications
- Introducing the public to sea turtles and the goals of the hospital, during afternoon visiting hours
