Turtle Island Restoration Network
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Mobilizing people in local communities around the world to protect marine wildlife and the oceans and inland watersheds that sustain them. Learn more at www.seaturtles.org!
We’re proud to join an amazing coalition to host the People’s Microplastics Conference in Port O’Connor, Texas on Nov 14th and 15th! Day 2 features TIRN’s Joanie Steinhaus and Brittany McWhorter presenting hands-on solutions to tackle #microplastics. www.microplasticsconference.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 AM
We’re proud to join an amazing coalition to host the People’s Microplastics Conference in Port O’Connor, Texas on Nov 14th and 15th! Day 2 features TIRN’s Joanie Steinhaus and Brittany McWhorter presenting hands-on solutions to tackle #microplastics. www.microplasticsconference.org
Texas and Louisiana are the leader of #nurdle production in the U.S., washing up by the thousands along #Galveston Bay, the Gulf coast and watershed - leaking from local manufacturing facilities and poisoning marine life. Join the Texas statewide Nurdle Hunt on Friday November 7th to make an impact!
Nurdle Hunt: Texans Unite to Hunt Down Hidden Plastic Polluters This Week | Turtle Island Restoration Network
For Immediate Release, November 3, 2025 Contacts: Joanie Steinhaus, Ocean Program Director, joanie@seaturtles.org Ty Gribble, Environment Texas Policy Associate, tgribble@environmenttexas.org Envir...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Texas and Louisiana are the leader of #nurdle production in the U.S., washing up by the thousands along #Galveston Bay, the Gulf coast and watershed - leaking from local manufacturing facilities and poisoning marine life. Join the Texas statewide Nurdle Hunt on Friday November 7th to make an impact!
For over 20 years, we’ve worked to protect critically endangered leatherback sea turtles—from California to Papua New Guinea. Now, we’re launching the Leatherback Protection Fund to support MAKATA’s local Sea Guardians. Give today to protect turtles, oceans, and communities 🌏
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October 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
For over 20 years, we’ve worked to protect critically endangered leatherback sea turtles—from California to Papua New Guinea. Now, we’re launching the Leatherback Protection Fund to support MAKATA’s local Sea Guardians. Give today to protect turtles, oceans, and communities 🌏
When funding cuts threatened salmon restoration in #MuirWoods, SPAWN stepped up! With the #NationalParkService and supporters, we restored Redwood Creek using innovative Post-Assisted Log Structures (PALS) to shelter young salmon and keep this habitat thriving. Read more in our blogs!
SPAWN Partners with Muir Woods National Monument Restoring Coho Salmon Habitat in Redwood Creek | Turtle Island Restoration Network
When funding shortfalls and staffing cuts caused by the Trump administration threatened to derail a vital restoration project in Muir Woods National Monument earlier this year, SPAWN stepped in to hel...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:29 AM
When funding cuts threatened salmon restoration in #MuirWoods, SPAWN stepped up! With the #NationalParkService and supporters, we restored Redwood Creek using innovative Post-Assisted Log Structures (PALS) to shelter young salmon and keep this habitat thriving. Read more in our blogs!
Historic moment! The IUCN World Congress officially recognized fossil fuels as a threat to nature, with 105 countries backing Motion 042 - opening the path to a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Colombia will host the 1st global conference to phase out fossil fuels in 2026. #globalclimateaction
October 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Historic moment! The IUCN World Congress officially recognized fossil fuels as a threat to nature, with 105 countries backing Motion 042 - opening the path to a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Colombia will host the 1st global conference to phase out fossil fuels in 2026. #globalclimateaction
California’s coastal waters are one step closer to freedom from deadly set and drift gillnets! @governor.ca.gov newly signed law phases out these destructive nets, protecting hundreds of marine species, a huge win for ocean health and ecosystems! More info here: seaturtles.org/finally-the-...
October 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
California’s coastal waters are one step closer to freedom from deadly set and drift gillnets! @governor.ca.gov newly signed law phases out these destructive nets, protecting hundreds of marine species, a huge win for ocean health and ecosystems! More info here: seaturtles.org/finally-the-...
Hawai‘i once halted destructive reef wildlife collection for the aquarium trade - but officials now plan to reopen it. On Oct 23, Hawai'i's Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) may fast-track new permits. Speak up to protect Hawai‘i’s reefs, email BLNR using the link below!
Hawai‘i’s Reefs Under Threat Again, Submit Testimony to Board of Land and Natural Resources | Turtle Island Restoration Network
In our recent past, the state of Hawai‘i allowed the commercial removal of reef wildlife for sale in the mainland aquarium trade - damaging coral ecosystems, depleting reefs and destroying marine habi...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Hawai‘i once halted destructive reef wildlife collection for the aquarium trade - but officials now plan to reopen it. On Oct 23, Hawai'i's Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) may fast-track new permits. Speak up to protect Hawai‘i’s reefs, email BLNR using the link below!
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Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social has signed AB 1056, a bill introduced by Assemblymember Steve Bennett and co-sponsored by RRI and @oceana.bsky.social. This victory protects hundreds of marine species while supporting a fair transition for fishermen.
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Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Protect California Ocean Biodiversity — Resource Renewal Institute
California has passed AB 1056 to phase out set gillnets, protecting marine biodiversity in the Channel Islands. Backed by Resource Renewal Institute and Oceana, this landmark law is a major victory fo...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social has signed AB 1056, a bill introduced by Assemblymember Steve Bennett and co-sponsored by RRI and @oceana.bsky.social. This victory protects hundreds of marine species while supporting a fair transition for fishermen.
rri.org/newsroom/ab-1056-signed
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Tomorrow, Sat 10/18, marks the second wave of No Kings events nationwide. In June, 5 million Americans in 2,000 locations stood up for democracy, human rights, and community. Join peacefully... find an event near you at www.nokings.org 📣 #RESIST #NoKings
October 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Tomorrow, Sat 10/18, marks the second wave of No Kings events nationwide. In June, 5 million Americans in 2,000 locations stood up for democracy, human rights, and community. Join peacefully... find an event near you at www.nokings.org 📣 #RESIST #NoKings
A Louisiana court revoked the permit for the Commonwealth LNG export terminal, ruling state officials failed to consider climate and environmental justice impacts. The decision halts construction, protecting wetlands and nearby communities from pollution and industrial overdevelopment.
October 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A Louisiana court revoked the permit for the Commonwealth LNG export terminal, ruling state officials failed to consider climate and environmental justice impacts. The decision halts construction, protecting wetlands and nearby communities from pollution and industrial overdevelopment.
Only 4 days left to take action against Trump's EO, “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness,” which threatens decades of bipartisan progress protecting marine ecosystems by opening marine national monuments to commercial fishing.
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October 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Only 4 days left to take action against Trump's EO, “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness,” which threatens decades of bipartisan progress protecting marine ecosystems by opening marine national monuments to commercial fishing.
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When Congress fails to fund the federal government, agencies like NOAA & Fish & Wildlife can’t protect our oceans or communities. A shutdown stalls research, rescue and restoration... leaving wildlife & families at risk. Read more about what a shutdown means for our environment in the blog below.
What Does a Federal Government Shut Down Mean for Oceans, Climate and Coastal Communities? | Turtle Island Restoration Network
Last week, the U.S. federal government announced it was heading toward a shutdown after lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill by the October 1st deadline. If this sounds familiar, that’s because it ...
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October 7, 2025 at 12:29 AM
When Congress fails to fund the federal government, agencies like NOAA & Fish & Wildlife can’t protect our oceans or communities. A shutdown stalls research, rescue and restoration... leaving wildlife & families at risk. Read more about what a shutdown means for our environment in the blog below.
Trump’s Exec. Order on seafood threatens decades of marine protections by opening national monuments to industrial fishing. Gear like trawls, gillnets and longlines devastates habitats and both targeted and not species. Tell NOAA to protect ocean ecosystems! secure.everyaction.com/cvNZk5i6cUaE...
October 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Trump’s Exec. Order on seafood threatens decades of marine protections by opening national monuments to industrial fishing. Gear like trawls, gillnets and longlines devastates habitats and both targeted and not species. Tell NOAA to protect ocean ecosystems! secure.everyaction.com/cvNZk5i6cUaE...
Discover our Ripples Make Waves online auction! Bid on the Serengeti Safari with The Wild Source—guided by wildlife biologists, supporting local communities & conservation. Starting bid $7,000. Join the adventure: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/turtle-island-restoration-networks-online-auction
September 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Discover our Ripples Make Waves online auction! Bid on the Serengeti Safari with The Wild Source—guided by wildlife biologists, supporting local communities & conservation. Starting bid $7,000. Join the adventure: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/turtle-island-restoration-networks-online-auction
We’re excited to announce the launch of all Experiences in the Ripples Make Waves online silent auction for TIRN! These one-of-a-kind adventures and tastings start at discounted rates, so anything extra you bid directly supports our mission to protect endangered species and the planet we call home.
'Ripples Make Waves' Fall Auction for TIRN
Welcome to TIRN’s first-ever online auction! This exciting new event is more than a fundraiser, it’s a celebration of community, collaboration and shared purpose. By participating, you’re not only sco...
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September 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM
We’re excited to announce the launch of all Experiences in the Ripples Make Waves online silent auction for TIRN! These one-of-a-kind adventures and tastings start at discounted rates, so anything extra you bid directly supports our mission to protect endangered species and the planet we call home.
A historic milestone for ocean governance: Sri Lanka, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Sierra Leone & Morocco ratify the #HighSeasTreaty, to reach 60 and will enter into force January 2026 - ushering in a new era of cooperation to safeguard nearly two-thirds of our ocean! @highseasalliance.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A historic milestone for ocean governance: Sri Lanka, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Sierra Leone & Morocco ratify the #HighSeasTreaty, to reach 60 and will enter into force January 2026 - ushering in a new era of cooperation to safeguard nearly two-thirds of our ocean! @highseasalliance.bsky.social
The U.S. bans seafood imports from 42 nations failing to prevent deadly bycatch starting January 2026! TIRN & CBD originally petitioned for this in 2008, thanks to all involved in pushing to protect 650,000+ marine mammals killed in fishing gear yearly. www.biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/fi...
September 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The U.S. bans seafood imports from 42 nations failing to prevent deadly bycatch starting January 2026! TIRN & CBD originally petitioned for this in 2008, thanks to all involved in pushing to protect 650,000+ marine mammals killed in fishing gear yearly. www.biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/fi...
The mystery of baby sea turtles’ “lost years” is coming to light! A new study maps where hatchlings in the Indian Ocean drift and grow, revealing key corridors to protect. Every insight brings us closer to safeguarding their future.
Baby turtles vanish into the Indian Ocean for years: now a model shows where they might go
Little is known about the early life of sea turtle hatchlings but a modelling study shows the importance of ocean currents in their journeys.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The mystery of baby sea turtles’ “lost years” is coming to light! A new study maps where hatchlings in the Indian Ocean drift and grow, revealing key corridors to protect. Every insight brings us closer to safeguarding their future.
Thank you to The Daily News Galveston & Lauren Frick for covering regulators’ denial of BP’s risky #Kaskida drilling project. BP may revise & resubmit, but groups like TIRN warn dangers echo Deepwater Horizon & urge vigilance. #GulfOfMexico #ClimateCrisis #DrillingIsKilling
Federal agency denies BP ultra-deepwater drilling project in Gulf, for now
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Friday didn’t approve BP’s proposal after outcry from federal lawmakers, environmental groups and tens of thousands of people who submitted public comments to
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September 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Thank you to The Daily News Galveston & Lauren Frick for covering regulators’ denial of BP’s risky #Kaskida drilling project. BP may revise & resubmit, but groups like TIRN warn dangers echo Deepwater Horizon & urge vigilance. #GulfOfMexico #ClimateCrisis #DrillingIsKilling
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social is pushing a CEQA exemption that guts river protections & paves the way for the Delta Tunnel - threatening salmon, Tribes and fishing communities. Call your reps and email via our Action Center blog to protect California rivers and clean water💧
Stop California Governor Newsom’s Attack on Clean Water, Rivers & Salmon | Turtle Island Restoration Network
Currently in California, Governor Newsom is pushing a dangerous deal that would gut environmental protections for our rivers by carving out a special CEQA exemption for the state’s Water Quality Contr...
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September 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social is pushing a CEQA exemption that guts river protections & paves the way for the Delta Tunnel - threatening salmon, Tribes and fishing communities. Call your reps and email via our Action Center blog to protect California rivers and clean water💧
NOAA’s proposed rule would let companies get seabed exploration and mining permits at once - skipping science and oversight. Mining could start even if later research shows irreversible harm. The ocean’s future is at stake, act now: secure.everyaction.com/F0417ppF50yo...
September 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
NOAA’s proposed rule would let companies get seabed exploration and mining permits at once - skipping science and oversight. Mining could start even if later research shows irreversible harm. The ocean’s future is at stake, act now: secure.everyaction.com/F0417ppF50yo...
This just in! BP’s 1st completely new oilfield in Gulf of Mexico since deepwater horizon is rejected by BOEM. Read the full story here and via @earthjustice.org
BP’s First Completely New Oilfield in Gulf of Mexico Since Deepwater Horizon Rejected | Turtle Island Restoration Network
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has rejected BP’s proposal for its first new Gulf of Mexico oilfield since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, citing serious flaws in the company’s plan for ult...
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August 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This just in! BP’s 1st completely new oilfield in Gulf of Mexico since deepwater horizon is rejected by BOEM. Read the full story here and via @earthjustice.org
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BREAKING: The federal government has rejected BP's proposed ultra-deepwater oil drilling project, Kaskida. BP must address serious flaws in proposal for ultra-deepwater drilling project before it can move forward.
August 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
BREAKING: The federal government has rejected BP's proposed ultra-deepwater oil drilling project, Kaskida. BP must address serious flaws in proposal for ultra-deepwater drilling project before it can move forward.
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Encouraging news: a group of Congressional leaders have urged the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to reject BP’s proposal for the Kaskida deepwater drilling project.
Kaskida would be in even deeper, even riskier waters than Deepwater Horizon, which caused the worst oil spill in history.
Kaskida would be in even deeper, even riskier waters than Deepwater Horizon, which caused the worst oil spill in history.
August 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Encouraging news: a group of Congressional leaders have urged the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to reject BP’s proposal for the Kaskida deepwater drilling project.
Kaskida would be in even deeper, even riskier waters than Deepwater Horizon, which caused the worst oil spill in history.
Kaskida would be in even deeper, even riskier waters than Deepwater Horizon, which caused the worst oil spill in history.
Celebrate the National Park Service’s 109th birthday by protecting our public lands! Parks provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and cultural connections—but face threats from funding cuts and polluters. #ProtectEveryPark and advocate for stronger protections: seaturtles.org/protect-ever...
Protect Every Park This Week & Beyond | Turtle Island Restoration Network
Our nation’s public lands are among our most treasured resources. These preserved spaces belong to all of us... providing clean water (happy World Water Week), critical wildlife habitat, cultural conn...
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August 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Celebrate the National Park Service’s 109th birthday by protecting our public lands! Parks provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and cultural connections—but face threats from funding cuts and polluters. #ProtectEveryPark and advocate for stronger protections: seaturtles.org/protect-ever...