turtle adoption


Whether you adopt-a-turtle for yourself, a friend or a loved one, you will be helping secure a safer future for endangered marine turtles. Turtles have roamed our oceans for millions of years, but are now threatened by human activities at sea and on their nesting beaches. By adopting a turtle with MCS, you are enabling us to continue to support marine turtle conservation projects around the world. You can make a real difference to the future of marine turtles, so please choose a species to adopt below.
	leatherback turtle The huge leatherback is the largest of the marine turtles and is critically endangered. Leatherbacks migrate to UK waters each summer, where they feast on jellyfish. Your support will help us make UK seas safe for these gentle giants.
	green turtle Perhaps the prettiest of marine turtles, green turtles are mostly herbivorous. Green turtle meat and eggs are considered delicacies in many countries, so hunting has devastated green turtle populations around the world. Your support will help us fund conservation projects that ensure baby turtles like this one make it to the sea.
	loggerhead turtle Named for its large head, the loggerhead turtle feeds mostly on shellfish. The loggerhead is the species you are most likely to see while on holiday in the Mediterranean or Florida, where beachfront development threatens the nesting beaches . Your support will help us protect important nesting habitat.
	kemp's ridley turtle This is the rarest marine turtle, with only about 5,000 adult female Kemp’s ridley turtles left in the world. They nest only a couple of beaches in Mexico and Texas and your support will help us contribute to Kemps ridley conservation.
	olive ridley turtle The smallest of the turtles, the olive ridley nests en masse in spectacular events known as arribadas. These turtles face serious threats from fisheries and development and your support will allow us to help conservation projects around the world.
	hawksbill turtle This beautiful turtle has suffered serious decline because of the trade in tortoiseshell, which is made from its attractive shell. Your support will help us reduce the threats to this critically endangered species.
	flatback turtle Flatback turtle hatchlings are the largest and cutest of all the marine turtle babies. The flatback nests only in Australia and does not stray far from Australia’s waters. They are threatened by accidental capture in fishing gear and nesting beach development and although their status is not known, they depend on conservation efforts for their survival.
	become a turtle champion now! If you would like to adopt seven species of marine turtle, you can! For a donation of £150 you can become a turtle champion. You'll receive a certificate, seven cuddly toys, matching factsheets and a special mention in the ‘Talk Turtle’ newsletter. If you are already a turtle champion, please continue your commitment and renew as a champion adopter today.
If you would like to help MCS by paying for your adoption by Direct Debit, simply print and complete the PAYMENT FORM (pdf) and return it to us. Direct debit is not currently available online. To activate an Adopt-a-Turtle pack that you have recently purchased or received as a gift, please click here. Click here to find out more about the marine turtle conservation projects that we support around the world.

turtle adoption

turtle adoption

related pages

the marine turtles

flatback turtle

hawksbill turtle

kemp's ridley turtle

leatherback turtle

loggerhead turtle

olive ridley turtle

turtles in trouble

turtle conservation fund