We are thrilled to support the efforts of the Buck Island Sea Turtle Research Program for 2025. Read more about their important sea turtle conservation work below. Please donate to support these efforts ❤️
The Buck Island Sea Turtle Research Program (BISTRP) has been working hard since 1989 to protect and monitor nesting sea turtles within Buck Island Reef National Monument. What started with just 10 nesting hawksbill sea turtles has grown into a thriving population of over 100 hawksbills, along with green, loggerhead, and leatherback turtles.
But BISTRP is about more than just research—it’s about community and conservation! We’re passionate about inspiring local youth and community members to get involved in protecting the unique and beautiful resources that make Buck Island so special. Since 2019, we’ve hired nearly 20 local youth and welcomed over 60 dedicated volunteers to be a part of this incredible journey.
This work wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of interns, students, researchers, and volunteers—and YOU can be a part of it, too!
How You Can Help
Donate By donating to the Buck Island Sea Turtle Program, you’re making a direct impact on sea turtle conservation. Every donation is 100% tax-deductible, and you can even choose how you’d like your contribution to be used. Our goal is to raise $18,000 to support our local youth working in sea turtle conservation this year. Upon donating, you’ll receive a confirmation letter for tax purposes. Your contribution helps fund:
🐢 Student and volunteer support
🐢 Education and outreach programs
🐢Essential research efforts
Volunteer You can sign up to help patrol beaches and protect turtles – Apply here!
Be a part of our program – help us protect our sea turtles today – thank you 🌴
We’re sponsored by The St. Croix Sea Turtle Project at The Ocean Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, so you can give with confidence knowing your support directly helps sea turtles and the people working to protect them.