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1 Caribbean Conservation Corporation Newsletter Using Science-based Conservation to Protect Sea Turtles and Their Habitats Since 1959 Issue 4, 2007 CC announces the completion of a new documentary film titled, Higher Ground: The Battle to Save Florida s Beaches. Produced by CCC in partnership with awardwinning environmental filmmaker CAVU (Clean Air, Visibility Unlimited), the film is drawing attention to the complex issues threatening Florida s beaches and sea turtles, while calling for progressive new policies that will control coastal development and help Floridians adapt to the reality of an eroding shore. Florida s beaches are under siege from poorly-sited coastal development; inadequate coastal construction setback policies, stronger and more frequent erosioncausing storms; and slow-rising sea levels. As private properties along the coast are threatened by erosion, panicked beachfront residents and resource managers look for relief through costly, repetitive beach nourishment projects and the construction of unsightly and harmful sea walls. Meanwhile, state and federal subsidies continue to encourage shoreline development by providing low cost insurance for the riskiest beachfront developments all at taxpayers expense. This combination of factors creates a Turtle 3 Tides recipe for disaster that threatens the future of Florida s sandy beaches and coastal habitats. Caught directly in the middle of this quagmire are threatened and endangered sea turtles that nest on Florida beaches in numbers seen nowhere else in the United States. Higher Ground is being released at a pivotal time in the history of coastal management in Florida. Due to recent coastal storms and extensive beach erosion, there is widespread concern about the wisdom of allowing risky development on critically eroding beaches. Scientific institutions around the globe increasingly are speaking out about the reality of sea level rise and encouraging world leaders to prepare. Florida has been singled out as being particularly vulnerable to the threats of climate change and rising seas. Recreational groups, such as surfers, divers and sport fishers, are becoming increasingly concerned about the impacts of repetitive beach nourishment and the spread of sea walls. And general beach goers are finding it more difficult to find suitable beach access on developed shores. Capitalizing on growing public unrest with beach protection policies and new lawmaker interest in coastal policy reform, the film is being used by CCC to encourage debate on these complex issues. The aerial perspective provided through Higher Ground is helping people understand more fully the current state of Florida s beaches and the implications for the future. The film provides CCC with an excellent communication tool for compelling the public, the media, lawmakers and beach managers to discuss and debate the need for creative new coastal policies before it is too late. Limited copies are available for group presentations and for use by individuals and institutions that want to help raise awareness about coastal management issues. For more information, contact Gary Appelson at (352) Tortuguero Season Update 7 Holiday Shopping Catalogue 9

2 Up Front CCC staff member highlight: Dr. Emma Harrison n December 2006, Emma Harrison returned to CCC as the Scientific Director. Based in the regional office in San Jose, Costa Rica, Emma is responsible for overseeing our research and conservation programs in Tortuguero, Costa Rica and Bocas del Toro, Panama. She selects the Field Coordinators and Research Assistants for the Leatherback and Green Turtle Programs and assists in their training. Throughout the year, she provides support for the Field Coordinators in Tortuguero and Panama, visiting the field sites as often as she can. In addition, she is responsible for managing the databases and writing the season reports for the different projects. Emma worked previously for CCC as the Field Coordinator in Tortuguero from , and prior to that as a Research Assistant during the 1998 Green Turtle Program. She has, therefore, plenty of experience walking the Tortuguero beach at night and important firsthand knowledge of the issues of concern to sea turtle conservation in the area. During her two years away from CCC, Emma worked on the Dutch island of St. Eustatius, in the Caribbean. She was the Turtle Program Coordinator and Research Officer for the National Parks Foundation that conducts sea turtle monitoring activities on the island. Supported by the Emily T. Clay Scientific Director Endowment, Emma hopes to further develop the research activities of CCC, with an interest in the impact of climate change and environmental pollution on sea turtles and their habitats. Beautify our Banner! Contest Do you have artistic abilities and some spare time? If you answered yes, we need your help! In September, CCC launched an electronic newsletter, e-newsletter for short, to improve communication with our members. While the e-newsletter is full of great updates about sea turtle conservation, it can visually benefit from an aesthetic eye. The Beautify our Banner! Contest is a opportunity for members to contribute their ideas. The winner, chosen by CCC staff, will receive a CCC Canvas Bag and bragging rights to the banner s design. To participate, members must be signed up to receive the e-newsletter. Just visit to 2 Issue 4, 2007 sign-up with a valid address. Once you re signed up, get creative! A few requirements: the banner should be 6" x 2" in size and be submitted as a JPEG image file format via to newsletter@cccturtle.org by December 15. The rest of the creative process is up to you. You can change the name, design, colors, etc. The winning banner will make its debut in our December E-Newsletter. Good luck! VELADOR {bel.a.dor} In Caribbean cultures, Velador translates as "one who stands vigil" originally referring to turtle and egg harvesters who waited at night for turtles to come ashore. Now CCC claims this title for its newsletter, and around the Caribbean, CCC's researchers and volunteers are replacing poachers as the new veladors. Velador is published for members and supporters of the nonprofit Caribbean Conservation Corporation (CCC) and its Sea Turtle Survival League (STSL) program. CCC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles through research, training, advocacy, education and the protection of habitats. STSL is the US-based outreach, policy and education program of the CCC. Executive Director David Godfrey Director of International Policy Marydele Donnelly Scientific Director Dr. Emma Harrison Outreach & Field Programs Coordinator Dan Evans Policy Coordinator Gary Appelson Costa Rica Director Roxana Silman Controller Pat McCloskey Office Manager Kim Allen Membership Coordinator Kim Johnson Communications Coordinator Rocio Johnson Barrier Island Ecosystem Center Manager of Education & Volunteers Leslie Figg Tortuguero Field Coordinators Dagnia Nolasco and Xavier Debade Tortuguero Visitor Center Coordinator César Ruiz Gamboa Chiriquí Beach Field Coordinator Cristina Ordoñez San José Office Assistant Ileana Vargas Tortuguero Field Station Manager Sergio Campos Caribbean Conservation Corporation 4424 NW 13th Street, Suite B-11 Gainesville, Florida Phone: (352) Fax: (352) ccc@cccturtle.org Website:

3 Turtle Tides Official Newsletter of the Sea Turtle Survival League s Sea Turtle KidsClub Issue 4, 2007 CREATURE FEATURE This issue's featured species: The Loggerhead Sea Turtle The species of sea turtle known scientifically as Caretta caretta are called loggerheads because of their powerful jaws and large heads. These features allow them to eat horseshoe crabs, clams, oysters and mussels. Many sea animals have a hard outer shell so that other animals will not eat them. This protective shell is no match for the loggerhead s powerful jaws. Once they capture the shellfish, loggerheads crush the animal s shell to pieces and eat the insides. Loggerheads also eat fish, sponges, star fish, and sometimes even the poisonous Portuguese man-of-war! Of course, people know to stay far away from man-of-wars and other jellyfish since their tentacles have deadly stingers, but loggerheads have found a way to outsmart the dangerous jellyfish. The loggerheads close their eyes while eating it, so they are not blinded by the jellyfish s poisonous tentacles. Loggerheads are found all over the world in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. They are found near the coastline and also hundreds of miles out to sea. In the United States, loggerheads nest in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, but they are found (or live) along US coasts from New England to Texas. During the summer months of May, June, July and August, Florida s Atlantic coast is the most popular spot in the country for nesting loggerheads. These very same beaches are popular for people as well. One of the biggest problems for sea turtles is light pollution. Light from street lamps, houses, hotels, or other buildings confuses newly-hatched sea turtles. They mistake the lights of the city for light reflecting off the ocean. Many baby turtles die from exhaustion, being run over by cars or are eaten by hungry birds because they can t get safely to sea. There are several ways to solve this problem, but the first and most important step is to understand it. As Turtle Tides readers you are already one step ahead of most people in understanding why beach lighting is a problem for turtle hatchlings. The next step is to teach people to turn off lights during the summer nesting season. Another solution is to use special light bulbs, which are yellow or red instead of white and do not confuse the turtles. Solutions like these prove that people and turtles can live side by side. People like to go to the beach to play in the sun, and loggerhead turtles like to go to the beach to lay their eggs. As long as we understand that the beach can be shared, loggerheads will always be a part of our environment. 3 Caribbean Conservation Corporation

4 Your Own Turtle Story What do you think this turtle is doing? With your crayons or colored pencils, draw in a background to tell a story about this turtle. Is this a female turtle getting ready to nest? Or a turtle looking for food? Is this turtle swimming with other ocean creatures? Or just looking for a place to take a nap? Send in your completed drawing to Turtle Tides Editor, CCC, 4424 NW 13th St, Ste B11, Gainesville, FL The most creative story will win a prize and be featured in the Velador newsletter. Turtle Anagrams An anagram is a puzzle in which you make new words from one original word. Below are the common names of four different species of sea turtles. See how many new words you can create, we made a few just to get you started. LEATHERBACK LOGGERHEAD KEMP S RIDLEY HAWKSBILL 1. _ BATHE Issue 4, _ GOLD PILE

5 Sea Turtle Snowflake Directions: You can either use a coffee filter or a circular piece of paper. Fold your coffee filter or paper along the lines shown in the large circle. First fold in half and then fold in thirds making a triangle. Then draw half of a turtle on the right side of the triangle wedge. Cut out the turtle and any other shapes you want to add in. And remember each snowflake is suppose to be different, so have fun!! Many thanks to our board member Peggy Cavanaugh for the great idea! Turtle Tides is an environmental education publication for children published by the Caribbean Conservation Corporation. The Sea Turtle Survival League and Sea Turtle KidsClub are programs of the non-profit Caribbean Conservation Corporation. Founded in 1959, the Caribbean Conservation Corporation is the world s oldest sea turtle research and conservation organization. Caribbean Conservation Corporation 5

6 International Advocacy New U.S. Regulations Benefit Sea Turtles Overseas he recent reauthorization of the Magnuson- Stevens Act (MSRA) mandates numerous changes in U.S. management of marine fisheries, including amendments to reduce the accidental capture (bycatch) of sea turtles and other species. Signed into law by President Bush in early 2007, the Act modifies the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to reduce the unintended capture of protected living marine resources defined as nontarget fish, sea turtles, and marine mammals protected under U.S. law or international agreement; the failure to include sea birds, however, is a significant short-coming. For more than 30 years, Magnuson-Stevens has been the primary legislation governing the management of U.S. marine fisheries. First enacted in 1976, the Act helped to develop the U.S. fishing industry by phasing out foreign fishing and creating eight regional fishery management councils to manage fisheries and promote conservation. Dominated for decades by fishing interests, the Councils have been poor stewards of the public s resources. In recent years the failure of many fish stocks has led to calls for strengthening the role of science and an ecosystem-based approach to management, including bycatch reduction. In its first biennial report due to Congress in January 2009, the National Marine Fisheries Service is required to provide status information on the world s protected living marine resources and identify nations whose fishermen have captured these species incidentally on the high seas or captured species shared by the United States beyond its Exclusive Economic Zone (200 miles). The goal is to eliminate or reduce bycatch through protection comparable to U.S. programs, taking into account regional conditions. Although U.S. regulations to protect sea turtles and other non-target species are not as 6 Issue 4, 2007 Salvador García A fisherman trys to remove a longline hook from a loggerhead sea turtle's mouth. comprehensive as they need to be, the United States is a leader in regulating fisheries to reduce bycatch, promoting bycatch reduction internationally, and funding ongoing bycatch research. Countries will be identified by positive or negative certifications based on information from regional fishery management organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations, industry and ordinary citizens. Evidence can include photos, video, satellite surveillance, observation and the testimony of crews, fishery observers and non-governmental organizations. The international conservation community can help to address bycatch reduction by participating in this effort. The changes mandated by MSRA were driven by the interest of fishermen to level the regulatory playing field with countries sending fish and fish products to U.S. markets. In New England, for example, U.S. longline fishermen who use circle hooks and fish bait to reduce sea turtle capture unload their catch next to Canadian boats that fish with no safeguards for turtles; observers report high levels of loggerhead and leatherback bycatch on Canadian longline boats. This new international approach is reminiscent of the law which requires U.S. shrimp imports to be caught in a manner comparable to U.S. protection for sea turtles. In 2001, the World Trade Organization upheld the unilateral right of the United States to do this because all nations were treated equally. The U.S. goal is to act within 60 days after a nation has been identified incidentally catching sea turtles or other protected living marine resources. Problems may be resolved by initiating consultations to reduce bycatch, notifying relevant regional fishery management organizations of action, and seeking agreements for international restrictions through the United Nations and other international fishery bodies. In their entirety, these actions have real potential to benefit sea turtles and other protected species on the high seas and focus efforts on reducing global bycatch. By Marydele Donnelly Director of International Policy

7 Tortuguero Update 2007 Leatherback Season he 2007 Leatherback Program was the 13th consecutive year in which specific monitoring activities have been conducted in an effort to learn more about this critically endangered species. The Research Assistants arrived in early March. They formed a typically diverse group with representatives from Australia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain and the U.S. Among them was Archie Carr s granddaughter, Jennifer Carr, on her first trip to Tortuguero! Although the nesting season started quite slowly, with few females coming ashore during the first weeks of the program, there were a total of 776 leatherback nests recorded during track surveys conducted from March to June (see figure below) along the entire 22 miles of beach. In addition, 150 green turtle and 19 hawksbill nests were also counted during these surveys. Although poaching activities were still observed, the level of illegal take was lower in 2007 than in recent years; 9.3% of leatherback, 4% of green turtle and 15.8% of hawksbill nests were observed to have been taken. Unfortunately, one leatherback female was killed by humans. Her body was encountered by Research Assistants during a morning survey on May 30. Such senseless killing of turtles simply to remove their eggs is very rare in Tortuguero and this is a worrying incident that hopefully will not be repeated. From March to June, the Research Assistants, led by Field Coordinators Dagnia Nolasco and Xavier Debade, logged a total of 977 hours of night patrols on the beach. They recorded 127 leatherback, 25 green and 7 hawksbill encounters during those patrols. Of the 93 individual leatherback females observed 34 were new recruits to the population and 59 were encountered with tags. The majority of these turtles had been tagged in previous years in Tortuguero; the oldest was first observed in Others were originally tagged in Parismina, Pacuare, Gandoca and Mondonguillo, all of which are sea turtle projects along the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, south of Tortuguero. Such movement between nesting beaches is typical of leatherbacks. They are generally less faithful to their natal beach than other sea turtle species. We also found four leatherbacks with tags from the CCC project in Chiriquí Beach, Panama! The Research Assistants also participated in several educational activities with students from the village schools in Tortuguero. They gave presentations about the benefits of recycling and wrote a story about the life of Maripili the leatherback turtle and the dangers she faced. They also created several educational games to highlight the plight of sea turtles and introduce the students to different species of flora and fauna found in Tortuguero National Park, as well as, educating them about the need to conserve their natural resources. During the 3 month Leatherback Program, the Field Coordinators and Research Assistants all worked incredibly hard, walking many miles throughout the day and night, often in extreme weather conditions. CCC would like to take this opportunity to thank them all for their efforts, and also to acknowledge the support of our program participants who assisted the research team in their activities. Familiar faces and new visitor During her monthly visit to Tortuguero in June, Scientific Director Emma Harrison took the opportunity to lead a nightly tagging patrol. The team encountered a female leatherback that bore some unusual markings on the center of her carapace. Having attached several satellite transmitters to leatherbacks, Emma immediately wondered if this turtle had been fitted at some point with a transmitter harness. When the leatherback's tag was checked, it turned out that Emma was correct; the leatherback was one of two that were satellite tracked by CCC from Tortuguero in Chica 7 Caribbean Conservation Corporation

8 Neil Osbourne Tica had returned to nest. She had been originally flipper tagged on Mondonguillo beach along the central Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, during the early part of the nesting season in She nested again in 2003 in Tortuguero, where CCC researchers, including Emma, attached a satellite transmitter. In 2005, she returned to nest in Parismina (between Tortuguero and Mondonguillo), where she was encountered by researchers still wearing her harness, which they removed. While the markings on her carapace were the result of the harness, she has healed perfectly. There appears to have been no detrimental effect from the harness as she has proven twice that she is perfectly capable of completing her extensive migration to feeding grounds outside the Caribbean, and returning to mate and successfully nest. In July, Field Coordinators Dagnia Nolasco and Xavier Debade were presented with a tag that had been recovered by Tortuguero National Park Rangers. They studied various databases to determine when and where tag number C3340 had been applied. The tags that CCC applies all have a return address in Gainesville, Florida, so A green sea turtle returns to the ocean after that if somebody finds a nesting in Tortuguero, Costa Rica. flipper tag from a turtle, they can return it to CCC with information about where they found the tag. This tag was definitely not a Tortuguero flipper tag. It had a Cuban return address. Their search was unsuccessful. CCC has contacted sea turtle biologists in Cuba to learn more about the history of the tag. There is, however, a rather sad twist to this tale. The green turtle carrying the flipper tag C3340 had survived crossing the Caribbean Sea, presumably from feeding grounds around Cuba, evading numerous dangers en route to reach her nesting beach, only to be dragged off the beach while attempting to lay her eggs! 8 The park rangers found the tag in the flipper of a turtle Issue 4, 2007 "Chica Tica" heads back to the ocean after being attached with a satellite transmitter harness in that had been killed and dragged off the beach by a jaguar, a rather unfortunate ending after such an incredible journey. The night of August 2, 2007 should be called Golden Oldies Night in Tortuguero. During tagging patrols on the beach just north of the CCC field station, two rather special female green turtles were encountered the same night. These two old ladies were both originally tagged back in 1982, 25 years ago, breaking the record of Old Faithful for the longest nesting history of a green turtle in Tortuguero! What is even more incredible is that both turtles chose to nest on the same night and within a quarter of a mile of each other. The female green with tag #23897 was first tagged on July 30, Since first being tagged, she has been seen on 27 subsequent occasions; three additional times in 1982, three times in 1984, four times in 1986, six times in 1988, three times in 1990, once in 1992 and in 1997, four times in 2004, and once in 2002 and She seems to have a favorite stretch of beach for nesting between mile markers one and two. The female green with tag #24436 was first tagged on August 14, She has been encountered 22 times since then; twice more in 1982, four times in 1986, three times in 1988, four times in 1991 and in 1996, once in 1999 and in 2002, and three times in She was also encountered just a quarter of a mile away from where she was originally tagged in 1982, suggesting an amazing knowledge of her nesting beach and a strong preference for a particular section. Unfortunately, neither of the two turtles had their shell length measured in 1982, so it is impossible to calculate how much they have grown over the 25 years. It is very encouraging to see that they have managed to survive the innumerable threats they face not only in Tortuguero, but throughout their lives as they migrate from place to place in search of food, mates or a place to nest. Hopefully, they will continue to swim safely and return for many more nesting seasons. By Dr. Emma Harrison CCC Scientific Director Jeff Rotman

9 Holiday Shopping Catalogue AA. "Baby Sea Turtles" - A wonderful & cute design. These cute hatchlings look great on Metro Blue or Caribbean Blue (pictured) cotton T-shirts. T- shirts available in children S, M & L and adult S, M, L, XL. $19.95 AB. Ceramic Mug available with Caribbean Blue design $12.95 AA AC. Wear your support - Our beautiful teal and purple logo looks great on these colorful shirts. White, Ash, Sand, Iris, and Goldenrod are available in adult S, M, L, XL. Children sizes, S, M & L now available AC in White, Ash & Sand! $19.95 AD. CCC Tote Bag - A very large and sturdy Boat Tote Bag featuring the CCC logo. This natural colored bag is made of 22 oz. Cotton canvas. The handles and bottom are Forest Green. Top width is 22 1/2", height is 11 1/2", bottom width is 14" and the gusset is 6". $19.95 AD AE. STSL Baseball Cap - This Sea Turtle Survival League soft baseball cap is a high quality brushed twill with adjustable cloth strap. Adult size, khaki color only. $19.95 BA. The Windward Road - Dr. Archie Carr colorfully describes his travels to Caribbean beaches in the 1940s and 50s, where he looked for clues in his effort to unravel the mysteries of the enigmatic sea turtle. This book alerted the world to the decline of sea turtle populations and has won several awards. $19.95 BB. High Jungles and Low - A vivid and passionate discourse of the time Dr. Carr spent in Honduras in the 1940s. $19.95 BC. A Naturalist in Florida--A Celebration of Eden - This volume is a compilation of essays written by Dr. Carr and edited after his death by his wife, Marjorie Carr. $19.95 BD BD. The Man Who Saved Sea Turtles - With Archie Carr, CCC s Founding Scientific Director, as the focus, The Man Who Saved Sea Turtles explores the evolution of the naturalist tradition, biology, and conservation of sea turtles during the twentieth century. Written by Frederick Davis. $18.95 BE. Into the Sea by Brenda Guiberson - This delightful children's book follows the life cycle of a sea turtle from hatchling to adulthood. Children are sure to enjoy the illustrations and the moving story of survival. Ages 5-8. $18.95 BF. Do You Know Where Sea Turtles Go? by Florida author Paul Lowery - Written and illustrated to be fun and educational, this is the story of Myrtle's life as she meets challanges and dangers faced by all sea turtles on her journey from hatchling to adult loggerhead. Ages 5-8. $15.99 BG BG. Sea Turtles by Jeff Ripple - This spectacularly illustrated book profiles all the species of sea turtles, including life history, navigation, natural predators, human-caused threats and conservation efforts around the world. Full of crisp, colorful photographs, this book should be on every turtle lover's coffee table! $ Caribbean Conservation Corporation AE BF

10 CA Sea Turtle Scenes Calendar - This is the very first Calendar made by CCC. Each month features a fantastic sea turtle photo. Includes important sea turtle related dates. Printed on recycled paper. $14.95 CB. Tortuguero Wildlife Bookmark - Colorful wildlife bookmark handmade and painted by the school children in the village of Tortuguero, Costa Rica. Length, color and theme varies. Each bookmark is unique; the image provides an idea of the shapes, colors and designs. Your bookmark will be randomly selected. $5.00 DA. Sea Turtle License Plate - Want an "offical" turtle plate for your car, but don't live in Florida? Get the Sea Turtle Survival League's mock license plate for the front of your car. $12.95 DG. Green Sea Turtle Plush - An adorable plush sea turtle makes a great soft toy or collectible. The perfect gift for children of all ages. 8" in length. $6.50 DM. Sea Turtle Clinger - This sea turtle has a magnetic DG personality, or at least flippers, allowing it to cling to most metal surfaces. 6 1/2" in length. $14.95 DN. Swimming Lessons Jigsaw Puzzle - "Swimming Lessons" is a special shaped puzzle with no straight edges, a great challenge! 1,000 pieces. Approximate size 20" x 42". $19.95 DO. Green Turtle Hatchlings Jigsaw Puzzle piece jigsaw. Size: 15-1/2" x 18". Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. $14.95 DP. Wooden Sea Turtle Jigsaw Puzzle - 20 large piece jigsaw. Size: 8" x 8". Not suitable for children under 2 years of age. $14.95 DR. Sea Turtle Tagua Nut Necklace - Hand carved in Ecuador, providing economic incentives for the sustainable harvest of the tagua palm nut, commonly known as "vegetable ivory." Comes on a leather cord. $18.95 DN DS. Green Sea Turtle Tagua Nut Carving - Hand carved DR green sea turtle from a single tagua nut. $19.95 DT. Leatherback Sea Turtle Tagua Nut Carving - Hand carved leatherback sea turtle from a tagua nut. Mounted on a slice of tagua nut. $19.95 DP DU. Sea Turtle Tagua Nut Ornament - Hand carved from DS a single tagua nut. Comes on a loop of golden thread. $19.95 DV. Sea Turtle Tagua Nut Key Chain - Hand carved from a tagua nut and attached to a key chain ring. $19.95 JA. CCC Logo Key Chain - Our logo DT keychain features a non-twist connection and a spinning gold-tone replica of our distinctive sea turtle logo. DU $5.75 DV JB / JC. Enamel Sea Turtle Hatchling - This beautiful enamel juvenile green sea turtle is edged in a golden color and made by WM Spear Design. Available as either a pin (JB) or zipper pull (JC). Measures over 1 inch in 10 height. $9.95 Issue 4, 2007 CA CB DA DM

11 JB JC CCC Holiday Ornament - You won't find this unique, collectible ornament anywhere else! This juvenile green sea turtle swimming Front through a saragassum wreath will look great hanging on your tree and features a special holiday message, "Creating Good Will and Hope for Sea Turtle Survival Since 1959" engraved on the back. $9.95 JD CCC Hatchling Ornament - Missed out on the ornament from last year? The 2006 ornament featured a sea turtle hatchling in saragassum with "Preserving the Peace for Sea Turtles Since 1959" engraved on the JF back. $9.95 JE CCC Hatchling Ornament - A unique sea turtle hatchling shaped ornament you can let crawl on your tree. Features a holiday message, "Happy Turtle Tidings" engraved on the back. $9.95 JF. Silver Leatherback - Sterling silver leatherback sea turtle jewelry! Created JC by Wildthings in Massachusetts, this unique leatherback is available as a JF1 pendant on an 18" silver chain, a pair of dangle earrings, or on the ends of a bangle bracelet!. JF - pendant & chain: $24.95; JF1 - hoop earings: $19.95; JF2 - bangle bracelet: $30.95 JG. Silver Loggerhead Earrings - A sterling silver loggerhead sea turtle. Created by Wildthings, this sea turtle jewelry is available as a pair of dangle earrings. $14.95 JG JH. Sea Turtle Bracelet - A row of sterling silver green sea turtles. JJ Created by Wildthings, these turtles will wrap around your wrist to form a JF2 bracelet. $29.95 Back JJ. Green Sea Turtle Pendant - A sterling silver 1 1/8 inch high green JH sea turtle pendant. Created by Wildthings in Massachusetts, this sea turtle pendant comes with an 18" silver chain. $25.95 Additional Images of all CCC's Merchandise Can be Found Online at RETURN TO: Caribbean Conservation Corporation, 4424 NW 13th St. Suite B-11, Gainesville FL CCC Holiday Shopping Order Form Item Description Size Color Quan. Price Total Billing Information: Name: Address: City: State/Province: Postal Code Country: Phone: Shipping Information (if different from above): Name: Address: City: State/Province: Postal Code Country: Payment: My check is enclosed (U.S. orders only) Please charge my credit card (Visa or MC only) Account number Exp. Date Signature Florida residents - please add your County sales tax Shipping charges (based on weight) will be applied to international orders. TOTAL TO ORDER BY PHONE CALL TO ORDER ONLINE VISIT GIFTSHOP.CCCTURTLE.ORG 11 Caribbean Conservation Corporation

12 Attention Turtle Lovers This December, CCC will launch its first-ever sea turtle calendar: Sea Turtle Scenes The 11" x 17" wall calendar features some of CCC s favorite sea turtles in action. Made from sturdy, recycled paper, the calendar is a great way to enjoy sea turtle images all year long. It also includes key sea turtle dates and events to keep you updated and involved. More importantly, purchasing the calendar is a great way to support CCC s sea turtle conservation and habitat preservation efforts. It makes a great holiday gift for yourself or a fellow sea turtle enthusiast! Order using the form on page 11 or online at giftshop.cccturtle.org 4424 NW 13th Street, Suite B-11 Gainesville, FL (352) Fax: (352) ccc@cccturtle.org Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit # 401 Gainesville, FL Address Service Requested