‘World Turtle Day’

Established by a land and sea turtle conservation and rescue organization in California, USA

because turtle populations are declining worldwide

and some species are now nearing extinction due to threats from humans, such as the olive ridley turtle and the leatherback turtle

23 May every year has been designated ‘World Turtle Day,’ with the aim of educating the public about turtles and instilling in everyone a shared sense of responsibility for turtle conservation.