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	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 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 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 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 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 MCS 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 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.

	Turtle Champion 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.

The Marine Conservation Society The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK charity dedicated to caring for our seas, shores and wildlife. MCS campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, protection of marine life and habitats, and the sensitive use of our marine resources for future generations.Through education, community involvement and collaboration, MCS raises awareness of the many threats that face our seas and promotes individual, industry and government action to protect the marine environment.
The Adoption Pack Prices Turtle adoption - £31.00 Turtle Champion (all seven species) - £180.00 *(UK P&P incl, Worldwide £4.00)	Worldwide Delivery


The Adopt a Turtle pack is full of stunning photographs and exciting facts about marine turtles and the conservation projects around the world that we support. You will also receive a beautiful portrait of the turtle species you have chosen to adopt for the year. The pack contains: • Welcome letter • Adorable cuddly turtle toy of the species you have adopted • Personalised adoption certificate • Full-colour A3 factsheet and poster Getting to Know Marine Turtles • A4 full colour portrait and factsheet about your chosen species • MCS window sticker • Adopt-a-Turtle pen, made from recycled materials • Copy of the fascinating Talk Turtle newsletter with engaging activities and news from the projects we support. You also receive two more editions of Talk Turtle during your adoption year.
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 the charity 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 adopt a turtle today.



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