2.3M views · 230K reactions | "Hundreds of olive ridley sea turtles began their synchronized nesting, as they made their way up the beach to lay eggs in Costa Rica." From ABC News . . #seaturtles #turtles #nature #wildlife | Help Asheville Bears-HAB | Facebook

Turtles start as tiny hatchlings, some no bigger than a U.S. quarter. From their first days at our Turtle Survival Center (TSC), to years later as they approach maturity, these Beale’s Eyed Turtles represent just one of the species at the TSC whose populations are growing because of our critical work. Every new hatchling adds a valuable new generation to our assurance colony. The Beale’s Eyed Turtle is one of the 43 species featured in the Turtles in Trouble report that we are working to protect

9.3K views · 730 reactions | Sea turtles have been roaming the ocean for millions of years, and their diet includes the often unexpected jellyfish! These ancient mariners have evolved to feed on these gelatinous creatures, helping regulate jellyfish populations and maintain a healthy ocean ecosystem. Let's celebrate our ecosystem guardians and work together towards a sustainable future for our ocean  : Matthew David Kaplan @matthewunderwater | Ocean Conservation Research - OCR | Facebook