Sea turtles have roamed the oceans for over 100 million years, outliving dinosaurs and living through extreme planetary changes.

Yet today, these ancient reptiles face unprecedented threats, from plastic pollution to climate change and bycatch.

What is being done to protect them, and how can we ensure their survival in our rapidly changing world?

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Brad Nahill, Co-Founder and President of SEE Turtles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting sea turtles through ecotourism, funding grassroots initiatives, and tackling the illegal wildlife trade.

Brad and I last spoke back in December 2021, and so much has changed in marine conservation since then. Over the next hour, Brad shares new challenges and wins in sea turtle conservation, updates on SEE Turtles’ major projects like Billion Baby Sea Turtles, and insights into the rapidly evolving role of technology in protecting marine biodiversity.

We also explore how conservation strategies differ across the globe, dive into the complexities of nonprofit funding, and discuss Brad’s vision for the future of SEE Turtles and global conservation.

Learn More About Today’s Sponsor, SEE Turtles

Before we dive in, I want to thank today’s sponsor, SEE Turtles. SEE Turtles connects people with sea turtles in meaningful and impactful ways while supporting community-based conservation efforts. Their work aligns with the heart of Rewildology, and I’m thrilled to have them as a sponsor. If you’re inspired by this conversation and want to take action, check out seeturtles.org/rewild to learn 5 ways you can help marine ecosystems – from joining a conservation trip to saving a baby turtle and even fighting the illegal trade. Plus, Rewildology listeners can get $50 off a conservation trip by using the promo code “rewild.” 

Alright, let’s jump in! Here’s my conversation with Brad.

Episode Transcript

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