|
STC would like to thank the following businesses that have provided funding (either directly or through their corporate foundation), in-kind donations, or resources to support the conservation and education efforts of the Sea Turtle Conservancy. Contributions such as these help STC continue to provide this website, and other free educational materials and resources, to those who are interested in sea turtles and their conservation.
 STC is an approved environmental group with 1% For The Planet. 1% For The Planet is an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier planet. Their business members recognize a responsibility to and dependence on a healthy environment and donate at least 1% of their annual sales to environmental organizations worldwide. You can support STC, and be recognized as a member of 1% For The Planet!
Find out how you can Become a Sponsor or Partner of STC's Tour de Turtles!
Learn about the benefits of becoming a STC Sponsor or Partner.
If you are interested in learning more about how you can contribute to STC's efforts, please contact David Godfrey by e-mail or call him at (352) 373-6441.
Current Partners & Sponsors |
  NOAA & DEP: Satellite tracking research and sea turtle watches funded in part by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program, pursuant to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Award NO. NA09NOS4190076. The opinions expressed in this website do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
|
 Casa Tortuga: Supporting STC through sponsorship of the Tour de Turtles, Casa Tortuga, Inc. is a non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting the protection of threatened and endangered sea turtles though programs that enhance awareness of the cultural significance of sea turtles and our impact on the environment relative to their survival. Casa Tortuga supports sea turtle conservation through education, community outreach, and collaboration with scientific groups. Casa Tortuga is currently involved in projects that protect sea turtles and their habitat in the United States, Mexico, Uruguay and Indonesia. Learn more about Casa Tortuga.
|
 Four Seasons Resort, Nevis, West Indies: Supporting STC through sponsorship of the Tour de Turtles, providing special Adopt-A-Turtle packets to their guests. The Four Seasons is also working with STC to produce sea turtle educational materials for Nevis. The Four Seasons is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continuous innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. The company's guiding principle is the Golden Rule, and as such Four Seasons strives to have a long-lasting, positive influence on the communities where we operate and on the people we employ and serve around the world. We believe that this is integral to our success as a company. Four Seasons involves employees and guests in the common goal of preserving and protecting the planet. We engage in sustainable practices that conserve natural resources and reduce environmental impact. As importantly, sustainable tourism will enhance and protect the destinations where Four Seasons operates for generations to come.
|
 MeGotta: Supporting STC through a partnership in the Tour de Turtles, MeGotta offers a quick, simple and powerful collaboration platform with over 14 integrated Web 2.0 applications. A seamless, easy-to-use interface that encourages communication through video and photo sharing, blogging, forums, and much more, can be deployed within minutes. The company also provides an interactive, animation platform as a way to send fun messages and creative promotions. These tools are shared with good causes through the "MeGotta Care" mission to promote community, education, ecology and similar endeavors.
|
 Disney Animal Program: Supporting STC through sponsorship of the Tour de Turtles, Disney Animal Program promises excellence in animal care, public education efforts, and championing resources for both environmental and financial gain. Disney's Animal Programs department is one of the most respected in the world, being a proud partner in the Species Survival Plan, World Wildlife Conservation Fund, and has one of the most successful zoological breeding programs in the country. The program is located at Disney's Animal Kingdom® park, the Animal Programs team also has adjunct locations in Epcot and the Disney Wilderness Preserve.
|
 Disney Vacation Club: Supporting STC through sponsorship of the Tour de Turtles, It's not just a Disney Vacation, it's a lifetime of vacation memories. Disney Vacation Club offers you hundreds of destinations around the world, money-saving benefits and the Disney level of quality that exceeds your expectations. Disney's Vero Beach Resort is one part of the Disney Vacation Club. The Resort offers an alluring beach vacation on the Atlantic treasure coast for the perfect family holiday. Disney's Vero Beach Resort offers incredible Disney service: sing-along campfires, tennis courts, backboards, wine tasting, craft making, and even pin trading. Disney's Vero Beach Resort guests can experience lessons in surfing, snorkeling, fishing, jungle trial bike adventures, and sand casting. Your entire family will find something to get them into the spirit of the Sunshine State. Learn more about Disney Vacation Club.
|
 Shark Reef Aquarium: Supporting STC through sponsoring the Tour de Turtles and the Caribbean Leatherback Tracking & Conservation Project, Shark Reef is dedicated to establishing and maintaining the highest standards of animal care, to providing its visitors with an entertaining and educational experience, and to the practice of meaningful research and conservation initiatives. Several initiatives are taken by Shark Reef to encourage the message of conservation and preservation. Recycling facility water and implementing imitation coral into exhibits to preserve natural resources are just two of ways Shark Reef sets the example. Learn more about Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay.
|
 Arenas del Pacifico: Supporting STC through sponsoring the Tour de Turtles, Arenas del Pacifico is a forward thinking real estate development company in El Salvador, Central America. It was founded in 1991 by the Guirola family and is currently led by its CEO, Marco Guirola. The Company is characterized by the philosophy that land development is sustainable only if it includes improving the environment and the social fabric and economic welfare of its neighbors, achieving desirable results through direct promotion and participation in Educational, Entrepreneurial, Environmental and Sports Programs. The Tour de Turtles sponsorship is completely aligned with this company's objectives in the first three areas, as it will assist in 1) educating about the turtle as an ecosystem indicator; 2) substituting income generation for the local population from turtle egg extraction to turtle nesting and hatching guided tours, and 3) improving the nesting and hatching prognosis in its direct area of influence. Arenas del Pacifico has implemented these types of programs successfully for over twelve years in diverse areas of El Salvador.
|
 Special thanks to Schrichte Underwater Photography for allowing STC to use his underwater sea turtle images on our website and in our educational materials. David Schrichte can be reached at dschrichte@earthlink.net.
|
 Walt Disney World: Through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, Disney helped fund the web based portion of the Sea Turtle Migration-Tracking Edcuation Program, the Caribbean Leatherback Tracking & Conservation Project, and the Chiriquí Beach Hawksbill and Leatherback Research and Conservation Program. Learn more about the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.
|
 Underwater Adventures: This aquarium, located in the Mall of America in Minnesota, collected donations for STC at the front entrance.
|
 Special thanks to fantaSeas by Karen Christopher for allowing STC to use her underwater sea turtle images on our website and in our educational materials. Karen Christopher can be reached at info@kseapix.com.
|
 Footstops.com: Raised funds for CCC through their website, a blog for travellers.
|
Past Partners & Sponsors |
 Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, CT: Supporting CCC through sponsorship of the 2008 Tour de Turtles, this well-loved, family-friendly destination, visited by 500,000 people each year, offers a variety of fun, educational experiences in intimate settings. More than 155,000 children and teachers each year experience The Maritime Aquarium's informal and formal education programs. The hands-on, experience-based learning reinforces national science standards and the Connecticut Science Framework. More than 60 programs provide students with exciting access to live animals, unique tools and real-life experiences, including field research. Learn more about The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, CT.
|
 Disney Cruise Lines: Supporting CCC through a partnership in the 2008 Tour de Turtles, The Disney Cruise Line vacation is an experience of a lifetime and a voyage like no other. Cruising with Disney creates fun and adventures for every age group young and old. Disney Cruise Line promises to bring out your "kid at heart" and build memories of a lifetime. Disney Cruise Line gives its guests the opportunity to embrace the spirit of imagination with cruise entertainment for every member in the family. The journey begins here at Disney Cruise Line, the most exciting, magical cruise line in the world. There is nobody who creates magic like Disney. Learn more about Disney Cruise Lines.
|
 Villa Montana Resort, Puerto Rica: Supporting CC through providing special Adopt-A-Turtle packets and sea turtle educational to their guests.
|
 BRUNNEN: Supporting CCC through sponsoring the Caribbean Leatherback Tracking & Conservation Project in 2007, BRUNNEN is supporting the "Friends of Earth" campaign in
which people are working together for the benefit of the environment. Learn more about BRUNNEN.
|
 WWF Tortugas Marinas: Supporting CCC through sponsoring the Caribbean Leatherback Tracking & Conservation Project in 2006.
|
 National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD: Supporting CCC through sponsoring the Caribbean Leatherback Tracking & Conservation Project in 2004. National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD.
|
 British Embassy - San Jose, Costa Rica: Supporting CCC through sponsoring the Caribbean Leatherback Tracking & Conservation Project in 2004.
|
 Rotterdam Zoo: Supporting CCC through sponsoring the Tortuguero, Costa Rica Sea Turtle Tracking Project in 2001.
|
 Volvo Ocean Adventure: Supporting CCC through sponsoring the Tortuguero, Costa Rica Sea Turtle Tracking Project in 2001.
|
 Special thanks to artist Tanya L. Haynes for allowing CCC to use several sea turtle watercolor images on our website.
|
 California Diving Company: Based in Santa Clarita, California, the California Diving Company made a $1 donation to CCC for every Dive Box the company sold.
|
 Thanks to artist Ryan Rosenberg: Ryan donated a portion of the profits from his first one-man show to CCC.
|
 PurpleTurtle.com: A free e-mail site that donated 20% of all advertising revenue and 25% of Premium Features revenue the site received to CCC.
|
 Snapper Power Equipment: Snapper funded the satellite transmitters for two green sea turtles during the first year of the education program in 1996.
|
|
|
