IUCN SSC Marine Turtle Specialist Group

More about the Specialist Group

The MTSG is responsible for providing information on the seven species of marine turtles and is regarded as the global authority on marine turtles.

How we accomplish it:

1. Providing advice and practical support to marine turtle conservationists.
2. Using and synthesizing multidisciplinary research and methods.
3. Building and promoting partnerships between diverse stakeholders including local communities.
4. Building capacity to educate, inspire, and empower people to conserve marine turtles and their habitats.
5. Recognizing that marine turtles are a shared international resource and integrating local, national, and international conservation efforts.
6. promoting long-term conservation and population monitoring efforts that anticipate environmental change.
7. Recognizing that marine conservation is integrally linked to broader conservation issues.