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Turtles recently adopted or observed Click on your turtle’s name to see her nesting summary for this year. There are still turtles available for symbolic adoption ❤️
Sea Grass
Green 2026
Frances S. Tag: FFG180.
Your turtle
Species 2026
Tag: TBD.
Your turtle
Species 2026
Tag: TBD.
Your turtle
Species 2026
Tag: TBD.
Your turtle
Species 2026
Tag: TBD.
Journee
Green 2025
Caresse H. Tag: BBQ865.
Mooriah K Monaghan
Leatherback 2025
Mariah M for her family. Tag: SPP204.
Savannah
Green 2023
Susan W. Tag: FFG051.
Pierenne
Species 2026
Mason L. Tag: TBD.
Calypso
Green 2026
Michael & Leah M. Tag: KKX069.
Vanilla Bear
Leatherback 2025
For Nick from Kimby H. Tag: SPP826.
Andromeda
Leatherback 2025
Mariah M for her family. Tag: SPP256.
Chris
Leatherback 2025
Mariah M for her family. Tag: TTZ456.
Herbert
Leatherback 2025
Mariah M for her family. Tag: XXZ104.
Tobias
Leatherback 2025
Mariah M for her family. Tag: SPP214.
Aurora
Leatherback 2025
Caitlin L & Amanda K. Tag: AAV938.
Raines
Leatherback 2025
Janet T. Tag: MK35.
Annie Fresh
Leatherback 2025
Ann M. Tag: NNE229.
Nikki Ramona
Leatherback 2025
Lisa H. Tag: PPQ307.
Mimi Floats
Hawksbill 2025
Leah Z. Tag: KKX097.
Gertrude
Hawksbill 2025
Caroline C. Tag: FFG144.
Squirtle
Green 2025
Caroline C for Susan and Laura J. Tag: BBQ929.
Chocolate Gravy
Green 2025
Eric B for Keegan & Randy. Tag: FFG006.
Gin & Tonic
Green 2025
Eric B for Keegan & Randy. Tag: FFG010.
Audrey Rose
Hawksbill 2025
Sherry G for Audrey Rose. Tag: KKX000.
Remi May
Hawksbill 2025
Sherry G for Remi May. Tag: FFG152.
Marcel
Green 2025
Todd C for Tess & Violet. Tag: FFL917.
Terrapin Towel
Green 2025
Diane M. Tag: FFG089.
Sir Fincher
Green 2025
Deb and Pete for Scott F. Tag: KKX165.
Ptolemy
Hawksbill 2025
Sara S. Tag: FFG285.
Mango
Green 2025
John H for Dina T. Tag: BBQ901.
Turtle-Lee
Hawksbill 2025
Rosemary M for Amalia. Tag: FFG294.
Tank
Hawksbill 2025
Amy K for Carol N. Tag: FFG230.
Duy An 3011
Hawksbill 2025
Pham Tran Thanh Duy. Tag: FFG256.
Wolf Hawk
Hawksbill 2025
For Chiara K from Carolyn C. Tag: TTH383.
Gisela
Green 2025
For Allison V from Sue H. Tag: BBQ860.
Stephanie
Green 2025
Kim C for Cecilia in memory of Stephanie. Tag: FFL937.
Little Loomis
Hawksbill 2025
Natalie M for grandparents. Tag: FFG242.
Summer
Hawksbill 2025
Sabrina S for her childhood dog. Tag: FFG262.
Pink Floyd
Hawksbill 2025
Dante & Julie T. Tag: FFM882.
Barnabee
Green 2025
For Logan from Steph H. Tag: FFG032.
Shelly
Green 2025
For Taylor from Steph H. Tag: FFG050.
Fritzi
Leatherback 2025
Scooter P. Tag: SP008.
Fluffy
Hawksbill 2025
For Elijah from Kimby & Nick. Tag: FFL810.
Cutie Cactus
Green 2025
For Penelope from Kimby & Nick. Tag: FFG064.
Swabby
Leatherback 2022
Vincent & Karen T. Tag: YYL710.
Shine
Leatherback 2022
Viviane H. Tag: AAV587.
Uhuru
Leatherback 2024
Trish S. Tag: MJ190.
Lexington
Leatherback 2022
Marleen & Scott K. Tag: UUK907.
Mary Rose
Leatherback 2022
Melody & Don H. Tag: SPP344.
Ted
Leatherback 2021
Annelise Q. Tag: AAR544.
Amalie
Leatherback 2023
Igor U. Tag: YYX063.
Wordle
Leatherback 2023
Marleen & Scott K. Tag: SPP342.
Spaz
Green 2026
Stephanie S. Tag: FFG209.
Shellvis Presley
Leatherback 2026
For Adrian & Paulina from Halden & Peter. Tag: AAR577.
Rune
Leatherback 2024
Jane K. Tag: PR in 2024.
Bamboo
Green 2024
Jane K. Tag: KKX006.
Bacon
Hawksbill 2024
Jane K. Tag: FFG003.
Trixie
Leatherback 2024
Steck Family. Tag: AAR290.
Lana’s turtle
Green 2024
Mathias R. for Lana. Tag: MK139.
Jennie
Green 2024
Dee & Clayton B. in memory of Jennie. Tag: UUK912.
Lena
Hawksbill 2024
Dee & Clayton B. in memory of Lena. Tag: BBQ811.
Lala
Green 2024
Laura D. Tag: MK144.
Pebbles Sand Dollar Oceana
Hawksbill 2024
Anja & Sue for Sharon. Tag: KKX011.
Bijou
Green 2024
Barbara B. for Philip & Kim S. Tag: FFG030.
Mary-Alice
Leatherback 2024
Paige C. Tag: TTZ474.
Mello
Leatherback 2024
Amy V. Tag: AAV615.
Helen
Leatherback 2024
Deseran family in memory of Helen W. Tag: SPP061.
Blasty Bowser
Hawksbill 2024
Brooke L. for Jamie and Paula. Tag: FFL829.
Tori
Green 2024
Louisa P. for Ana Sofia. Tag: FFG213.
Emory Kathryn
Hawksbill 2024
Williams Family. Tag: FFL850.
Blastoise
Leatherback 2024
Kilolo N. Tag: AAC261.
Ana Sofia
Hawksbill 2024
Louisa P. for Ana Sofia. Tag: FFG216.
Brummelisa
Leatherback 2024
Amy W. for Tomas. Tag: AAG402.
Frodo
Green 2024
Robert N. for Regina. Tag: UUK988.
Sea Grass
Green 2024
Ed M. for Emi. Tag: FFL806.
Natalie
Hawksbill 2024
For Natalie M. in memory of Jim & Hallie. Tag: FFL838.
Senji
Hawksbill 2024
Joan K. Tag: FFL826.
Bluffy
Green 2024
Debby S. Tag: KKX087.
Trixie
Hawksbill 2024
Debby S. Tag: FFL817.
Slo Mo
Green 2024
A great friend. Tag: FFL814.
Eleanor
Hawksbill 2024
Anne S. for Robert. Tag: FFG263.
Wilson
Leatherback 2024
Frissora Family. Tag: SPP398.
Kelly
Hawksbill 2024
Fire Family. Tag: FFL272.
JP
Hawksbill 2024
Julie P. for JP. Tag: FFL844.
Monica
Hawksbill 2024
Jane K. for sister Monica. Tag: FFL897.
Lynn
Green 2024
Jane K. for sister Lynn. Tag: FFG215.
Jingle Bell Oceana
Leatherback 2024
Anja & Sue for Sharon. Tag: XXZ128.
Aura
Green 2024
Caresse H. for Leilani. Tag: KKX020.
Hoosier
Green 2024
Haley & Wyatt for Tim & Denny. Tag: BBQ945.
Nora
Green 2024
Joe F. for Nora. Tag: FFG224.
JoLu
Green 2024
Stacy for Jolena & Lucy. Tag: FFG184.
Madeline
Green 2024
Dee B. for Madeline. Tag: KKX178.
Mary
Green 2024
Dee B. for Mary. Tag: KKX189.
Aspen
Green 2022
Avery Family for Aspen. Tag: TTH345.
Avery
Green 2022
Heard Family for Avery. Tag: KKX031.
Becca
Green 2022
Gilbert family for Becca. Tag: FFG162.
Cindy
Leatherback 2021
Volunteer Joe S. for Cindy. Tag: SPP832.
Croix
Green 2022
Carly F. for Croix. Tag: BBQ899.
Gigi Rose
Green 2021
Joan M. for her grandmother, and also for her husband’s grandmother. Tag: KKX044.
Gwen
Hawksbill 2021
Sharon G. for friend Gwen S. Tag: TTH303.
Kay
Green 2022
Keith V. (Cruzan Beach House) for his mother, Kay. Tag: BBQ953.
Leela
Green 2021
Caresse H. Tag: KKX160.
Manman
Green 2022
Pippi M. for Erin S. Tag: FFG119.
Martha
Leatherback 2022
Sean F. for Martha. Tag: XXZ168.
Mesita
Green 2021
Amy F. for a fundraiser. Tag: KKX111.
Neisha
Leatherback 2019
Dave and Donni B. for their daughter. Tag: SPP363.
Ruthie B
Green 2022
Julie M. in memory of her mom. Tag: KKX093.
Saffron
Leatherback 2021
Brett G. for Amber. Tag: SPP854.
Squirt
Green 2022
Ken A. for Blair & Harlow. Tag: FFG111.
Sunshine
Leatherback 2017
Sandy Point research team. Tag: SPP380.
Trouble 3
Leatherback 2022
Marleen & Scott K. Tag: SPP051.
Troy
Green 2021
Zach M. Tag: KKX125.
Turk Turtleton
Leatherback 2023
Kimby H. Tag: SP048.
Dee
Leatherback 2023
Darren T. Tag: PR20241.
Caroline
Leatherback 2023
Guest Family. Tag: PR20242.
Winnie
Leatherback 2022
Christella for Violet. Tag: SPP350.
Micah
Leatherback 2020
Todd & Angela for Micah. Tag: PR20243.
Warren
Leatherback 2024
In loving memory of Warren Hueber, adopted the Black Family. Tag: XXZ404.
Mimi
Leatherback 2024
Zach M. Tag: SPP066.
Eleanor
Leatherback 2024
Peter W. for his mother and grandmother. Tag: XXZ173.
Rogue Rosalie
Green 2025
Maranda for cousin Sarah. Tag: KKX048.
Name TBD
2025
Maranda for cousin Samantha. Tag: TBD.
Mulder
Leatherback 2025
Ann & Joe for Jim & Ann. Tag: SPP418.
Primrose
Green 2025
Karen B. Tag: KKX156.
Turtles adopted before 1 January 2024 (click on name to see nesting summary) Please note: This is work in progress! To see a turtle adopted before 2024, please see the individual year pages.
Adrienne
Leatherback 2023
Ellen and Tony D for their daughter. Tag: XXZ169.
Agnes
Leatherback 2018
Dave & Debbie B for Molly. Tag: AAV546.
Agnes
Green 2021
Hayes S. Tag: KKX121.
Alice
Leatherback 2020
Alvena T in honor of her mother. Tag: SPP861.
Alice
Green 2023
Trish S, SPNWR volunteer. Tag: SP009.
Allison
Green 2022
Nancy & Herb R for granddaughter Allison, in memory of Olaf S. Tag: KKX183.
Amelia
Green 2020
Joe & Cindy S. Tag: KKX014.
Amy-Lee
Leatherback 2018
Mike M for Amy S. Tag: SPP067.
Angel
Green 2023
Norm F. Tag: FFL990.
Ann
Leatherback 2019
Jim & Ann M. Tag: SPP002.
Anna
Green 2021
Manns Family, in memory of Anna H. Tag: TTH379.
Ariella Cassandra
Leatherback 2019
Vanessa F for Ben Tag: SPP205.
Arline
Hawksbill 2021
Vanessa P from her family for her birthday. Tag: KKX150.
Aspen
Green 2022
Avery Family for Aspen. Tag: TTH345.
Avery
Green 2022
Heard Family for Avery. Tag: KKX031.
Azure
Green 2022
DJ Larkey for Azure Slatton. Tag: KKX089.
Baba
Green 2023
Karen Rike for little Oscar. Tag: FFG070.
Barb
Leatherback 2020
Friends and Penny Mabie in memory of Barb Keogh. Tag: SPP088.
Barbara Ann
Leatherback 2019
Gregg Tepe for volunteer Tracy Cole. Tag: SPP831.
BB2
Leatherback 2018
Amy, Susie and Cathy in memory of Becky. Tag: SPP098.
Becca
Green 2022
Gilbert family for Becca. Tag: FFG162.
Bella
Green 2023
Ligia and Stella, in honor of Bella. Tag: FFG005.
Benji
Hawksbill 2022
Todd and Angela Kuehn for grandson Benji. Tag: KKX152.
Bijou
Leatherback 2021
Craig and Patricia Hebert, in honor of their tortoise. Tag: SPP318.
Blue
Hawksbill 2021
Cara Pascal (St. Croix Blue House). Tag: KKX043.
Bonnie
Green 2021
Brian W. and Jen M. for Jen’s mom. Tag: UUK954.
Bourtney
Leatherback 2021
Mary P. for sister, Courtney. Tag: SPP841.
Bronze
Green 2021
Scott H. for Janell. Tag: BBQ996.
Bubbles Up
Green 2023
Sally A. in memory of Jimmy C. named by Kathy C. Tag: FFG056.
Caicos
Leatherback 2018
Louisa (Scooter) P. Tag: AAV694.
Caidie
Hawksbill 2020
Lorna L. for Caiden. Tag: KKX083.
Calypso
Hawksbill 2022
Wells Family. Tag: KKX129.
Carol
Leatherback 2019
Benedict Family at Cottages by the Sea for mom, Carol. Tag: PPQ272.
Caroline
Leatherback 2019
Ellen and Tony D. Tag: VI1231.
Catherine Rose
Leatherback 2018
Amy A. Tag: SPP424.
Charlie
Green 2020
Lorna L for Charlie. Tag: TTH348.
Charlotte
Leatherback 2022
Sharon G for Charlotte. Tag: AAQ943.
Cindy
Leatherback 2021
Volunteer Joe S for Cindy. Tag: SPP832.
Cornelia
Hawksbill 2022
Tawnya & Michelle, in memory of friend Cornelia. Tag: FFG170.
Crider
Green 2022
Ellis Family for their grandchildren. Tag: FFG187.
Croix
Green 2022
Carly F for Croix. Tag: BBQ899.
Crystal
Green 2023
Yvonne K for Beckham. Tag: FFG007.
Culebra
Leatherback 2016
STX Turtle Team 2016. Tag: 3015.
Dale
Green 2022
Trevena M. Tag: FFG157.
Dana Rae
Leatherback 2018
Kyle for Dana Rae. Tag: SPP411.
Dave L
Green 2023
Mangum Family for great-grandpa Dave. Tag: KKX037.
Dawn
Leatherback 2018
Caretta Nature Tours. Tag: VOS0050.
Debi
Green 2022
Denise, Ernesto, Anastasia and Dianne in memory of Debi. Tag: KKX045.
Debra
Green 2022
Veronica D in memory of Debra. Tag: FFG127.
Dolly
Green 2023
Dee & Clayton B for Eric & Adam & for Dolly. Tag: PPQ256.
Dorothy
Leatherback 2018
Gail J. Tag: TTZ368.
Dotsie
Green 2021
Bill W for Dorothy. Tag: KKX075.
Edith
Leatherback 2018
Olivia & George K. Tag: AAV522.
Élan
Green 2022
DJ L for Élan. Tag: FFG160.
Eliza
Leatherback 2018
Gail J for Eliza. Tag: YYX155.
Elizabeth
Hawksbill 2022
Nancy & Herb R, for Lizzy, in memory of Olaf S. Tag: SP010.
Ellie
Hawksbill 2023
Sharla H. Tag: FFL955.
Elnora
Hawksbill 2022
Daniel W. Tag: KKX110.
Enid Fern
Leatherback 2018
The Freys and Knoells. Tag: SPP366.
Erica
Leatherback 2019
Ellen & Tony D. Tag: MJ32.
Eva Lani
Green 2023
Gini H for her granddaughter. Tag: SP038.
Evy
Leatherback 2019
Anne G for Evy. Tag: YYX165.
Fabio
Green 2023
Ashley F in support of Sunset Watch. Tag: FFG029.
Fifi
Green 2022
Madel V. Tag: KKX091.
Flowerz
Green 2021
Jennifer S for her sister’s family. Tag: KKX165.
Fran
Leatherback 2021
Ellen & Tony D. Tag: SPP394.
Fred
Green 2022
Barbara W. Tag: FFG102.
Gavina
Green 2021
Karen K for Gavin. Tag: KKX058.
Gaza
Green 2022
Leah A. Tag: KKX113.
Genevieve
Green 2021
Kelly S for Genevieve. Tag: KKX117.
Gertie
Leatherback 2018
Sandi S. Tag: SPP409.
Gigi Rose
Green 2021
Joan M for her grandmother, and also for her husband’s grandmother. Tag: KKX044.
Ginger
Leatherback 2017
Ellen & Tony D. Tag: SPP387.
Gwen
Hawksbill 2021
Sharon G for friend Gwen S. Tag: TTH303.
Gwendolyn Elizabeth
Green 2021
Nikki C for friend Gwen S. Tag: KKX041.
Gyuri
Hawksbill 2023
Tutah G for George L. Tag: FFG095.
Happy
Green 2021
Sally H for her Navie Bean. Tag: KKX053.
Harpo
Green 2022
Susan DG for Mark. Tag: KKX134.
Henrietta
Leatherback 2022
Sharon F for Henry. Tag: SP018.
Hermie
Green 2022
Ayn and Zach. Tag: KKX140.
Higgy
Hawksbill 2022
American Airlines PGS HDQ Team for Jennifer H. Tag: FFG142.
Ingenue
Leatherback 2021
Kirsten & Tris H for k.d. lang. Tag: UUK934.
Isabella
Leatherback 2018
Angela S for Isabella S, our youngest volunteer. Tag: SPP413.
Jackson
Green 2022
Stephanie J, for her son Jackson, and her lovely family. Tag: KKX179.
Jadie
Leatherback 2019
Sheila W for her daughter Jade. Tag: SPP274.
Jane
Leatherback 2021
Katie M for her mom, Jane. Tag: SPP255.
Jane Marie
Green 2021
Sharon G for Annie S. Tag: KKX196.
Janet
Green 2023
Dee & Clayton B for their sons, Eric and Adam Tag: MK145.
Janjay
Green 2023
Joan K. Tag: KKX115.
Jeanette
Leatherback 2018
Tiffany F. Tag: SPP414.
Jelly Bean
Hawksbill 2022
Glenn D for his wife Jean. Tag: KKX098.
Jenny
Leatherback 2018
Volunteer Amy S for her nature-loving mom, Jenny. Tag: AAV942,
Jessie
Green 2022
Mike E. in memory of Jessie T. Tag: KKX056.
Jillene
Leatherback 2018
Peter and Jillene W. Tag: AAR575.
Joasia
Leatherback 2018
Mike S for Joasia P. Tag: SPP102.
Joe
Hawksbill 2020
Joe & Cindy S. Tag: KKX007.
Journey
Green 2023
Tamar S for her husband, for their anniversary. Tag: KKX030.
Judith
Green 2022
Rose W (Cruzan Beach House) in honor of her mom, Judith. Tag: KKX136.
Jumbie
Leatherback 2018
Molly M. Tag: KL1.
Kai
Leatherback 2019
Martha H for friend Ashley. Tag: SPP234.
Kaitlyn
Leatherback 2021
Reed M for his daughter. Tag: SPP856.
Kama
Green 2022
Stella K. Tag: FFG114.
Katrina
Leatherback 2019
Andy S for her granddaughter, Katrina. Tag: TTZ475.
Kay
Green 2022
Keith V (Cruzan Beach House) for his mother, Kay. Tag: BBQ953.
Kea
Leatherback 2019
Tawnya M for her daughter Olivia. Tag: SPP425.
Keelie
Leatherback 2018
Louisa P for team lead Kelly, Tag: SPP392.
Kitty
Hawksbill 2021
Brian W and Jen M. Tag: KKX199.
Koda
Leatherback 2019
Tina K in memory of her dog. Tag: SPP393.
Kolika
Green 2021
Danielle Y and Patrick K. Tag: SP019.
Kona
Leatherback 2020
Dee Berlinghoff, for her sons, Eric and Adam. Tag: SPP844.
Konane
Hawksbill 2021
Danielle Young and Patrick Kocovsky. Tag: KKX168.
Lana
Green 2023
Caresse Hansen. Tag: BBQ924.
Laurel
Leatherback 2018
Carrie Althouse at Althouse Pottery. Tag: KL49.
Leela
Green 2021
Caresse H. Tag: KKX160.
Leona
Leatherback 2020
James & Rhoda S for their friend Leona. Tag: SPP846.
Liberty Bell
Leatherback 2021
Linda Kaysen for her granddaughter Landry. Tag: XXZ470.
Lissa
Hawksbill 2023
Darren Tidwell for his wife Melissa. Tag: FFL975.
Lizzy
Leatherback 2021
Tracy Mahaffey for her mom, Mary Brunk. Tag: SPP419.
Lolee
Hawksbill 2023
Sharla Hartman. Tag: KKX016.
Thanks for adopting our Sandy Point turtles! All proceeds go toward supporting our students working to gain experience in the marine biology field.
The St. Croix Sea Turtle Project is sponsored by The Ocean Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, in cooperation with US Fish and Wildlife Service at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.