We are fortunate enough to live, work and play in Brevard County Florida, one of the worlds most important nesting grounds for sea turtles. From the first of May through the early fall, sea turtles climb the beach to the dunes where they build nests to lay their hundreds of eggs.
The hatchlings emerge (usually in the summer) and frantically head toward the water. It is an amazing phenomenon to watch and my kids and I saw it right before our eyes about 20 years ago on one warm summer night at our beach. I have been a huge fan and supporter of sea turtles ever since. As you may be aware, these majestic creatures are struggling to survive and thrive.
Recently we partnered with the Brevard Zoo and becoming patrons supporting their important work as they build their sea turtle rehab program. In addition, with the start of our newest Absolutely Natural spa line, we have dedicated space on each label to help raise awareness of sea turtles. These bottles are distributed worldwide to resorts fronting the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.
Of course, our products are reef-friendly and the recent scientific study of our sunblocks proves that our sunscreens biodegrade in as little as 14 days. Incredible when you consider chemical sunscreens can take months and months to biodegrade and are thought to be one of the main causes of our precious coral reefs dying off at an alarming rate.
We invite you to join us in supporting these magnificent turtles. To learn how you can help make a difference in sea turtle survival, visit:
Sea Turtle Conservancy The Sea Turtle Conservancy, formerly known as the Caribbean Conservation
Corporation, is the world's oldest sea turtle research and conservation
group. Sea Turtle Conservancy's research programs have yielded much of what is
now known about sea turtles and the threats they face, and the
organization is applying this knowledge to carry out the world's most
successful sea turtle protection and recovery programs.
Sea Turtle Preservation SocietyThe society's goal is to help maintain the current sea turtle population and to prevent a potentially irreversible decline in that population.
The Narture ConservencyThe Nature Conservancy protects Earth's most important natural places — for you and future generations — through great science and smart partnerships.
Florida Wildlife FederationThe "Goal" of the Federation is to be the leader in promoting, through education and political action, the conservation, restoration, sound management, and wise and ethical use of Florida's natural resources, to the end that present and future Floridians may live, work and pursue traditional outdoor activities in an outstanding natural environment.
Florida Marine Turtle ProgramFWC helps to protect and conserve marine turtles and their habitat through the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation - Imperiled Species Management Section (ISM), the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) and the the Division of Law Enforcement (LE).
