The VI Sea Turtle Project
The Virgin Islands Sea Turtle Project is an in water sea turtle research group and community organization on the island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. The VISTP is dedicated to the protection of endangered sea turtle populations throughout the Virgin Islands through research, conservation, preservation, public education, and community outreach. All work is conducted pursuant to a National Marine Fisheries Service permit.
Videos
Here's where you can get up close and personal with our turtles. Although you may be watching these videos from your snow-blanketed home, this will make your day a little warmer. Here you are able to see the videos we take while in the water. The videos consist of captures and releases, but we also attempt to lace in some humor. We hope you enjoy them!
The Project
The VI Sea Turtle Project is an in water sea turtle research group and community organization on the island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. The goal of the project is to promote the research, conservation, and preservation of sea turtles in the Virgin Islands while simultaneously connecting their well-being and economic power to the community.
Five & One
Five & One is the clothing brand for the VI Sea Turtle Project. The premise behind Five & One is simple: If a Five & One product is purchased, the profit from the item is split -- half to promote sea turtle research and half to improve civic conditions on the island of St. Thomas. Click to get some gear and give back.
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OUR Turtles
Currently the VI Sea Turtle Project has caught more than 90 turtles in Brewer's Bay, along the Cyril E. King runway, and into Hawksbill Cove. We focus mainly on critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles as they are most common in our chosen habitat. Each turtle we catch is given a name, weighed, measured, tagged and becomes part of the larger study trying to answer how many turtles we have, where they are, how do they use the habitat, and where are they born. Click to read more about each turtle.
The VI Sea Turtle Project does not exist because of donations. It exists because of the profit made from the sale of clothing from the Five & One brand. We are, however, willing to take donations through our Gofundme.com page. To make a donation click on the DONATE to the VISTP icon and make a donation. All donations are appreciated.
