Marine turtles are fascinating creatures that are an important part of coastal and marine ecosystems and are critical to the well-being of local communities. But despite their incredible beauty and importance, marine turtles face numerous threats in their natural habitat such as entanglement in fishing nets, plastic pollution, and being hunted for their shells, which are transformed into accessories like bracelets. In this presentation, marine turtle experts Ceci Fischer and Michael Jensen (WWF Coral Triangle) will take you on a journey through the world of marine turtles, exploring their unique behaviors and delving into the challenges they face. Join us for this exciting and informative session; you'll be captivated by these incredible creatures and inspired to do your part in protecting them. Suggested grade level: 4-8

Conservation in the Classroom is WWF's livestream series that bring conservation and science to life by giving children the opportunity to hear from WWF experts. Through free 45-minute virtual events, children can listen as WWF experts share stories of their experience working to protect species and habitats around the world.