There are many threats to sea turtles, but most of them come from humans. Dangers may range from getting entangled in fishing gear to losing their habitats from beach erosion and human development.

After concerning dips in sea turtle populations between the 1960s and early 1990s, concerted conservation efforts by the Cooperative over the last few decades have helped restore turtle numbers.

Sea Turtle Inc. rescues nearly 200 cold-stunned sea turtles over the weekend following recent cold temperatures. When temperatures drop below 50 degrees, sea turtles can become unable to swim.