05/23/2026
May 23 marks World Turtle Day — a day worth SHELLABRATING 🐢🌊
Today is about more than turtles… it’s about the health of our planet too.
Since 2000, World Turtle Day has helped raise awareness about disappearing habitats and the growing threats turtles face:
Climate change
Plastic pollution
Illegal trade
Fishery bycatch
Habitat destruction
…and more.
My love for sea turtles became personal when my son studied Marine Science in college and interned at marine centers helping rescue and rehabilitate turtles before releasing them back into the ocean.
That experience opened my eyes to just how endangered these beautiful creatures are — and how much human choices impact their survival.
Sea turtles often mistake floating plastic for jellyfish, one of their favorite foods. Plastic pollution is devastating marine life and damaging our oceans daily.
That’s why I’ve become passionate about reducing plastic use and supporting brands that use recyclable packaging whenever possible.
Small changes matter:
🐢 Refuse single-use plastics
🐢 Recycle properly
🐢 Choose reusable containers
🐢 Participate in beach or park cleanups
🐢 Support turtle rescue and conservation organizations
Nearly 70% of turtle species alive today are endangered.
Let’s do our part to protect our shelled friends and the oceans they call home. 🌎💙
Want to learn more or get involved?
Visit the Sea Turtle Foundation:
https://seaturtlefoundation.org/get-involved