01 | Context

TORTUGAS

Across the globe, researchers suggest the seven species of sea turtles face several human-induced threats, including fisheries by-catch, direct harvesting, coastal development, pollution, and pathogens, that adversely affect their health and survival

As the climate crisis compounds these issues, frontline groups work steadily to lessen the consequences.

This project was inspired by my dear friend and colleague Wallace J. Nichols.

Keywords: Climate change; conservation; global survey; marine protected areas; MPAs; sea turtle

02 | Photography