World Sea Turtle Day

June 16, Monday

World Sea Turtle Day is an international environmental holiday dedicated to the protection of sea turtles and raising awareness about the challenges they face in the wild. This day helps draw attention to the importance of preserving these ancient animals and their habitats.

When is it celebrated?
World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated annually on June 16.

The purpose of the holiday
The main goals of this day are—

* to inform the public about the importance of sea turtles for ocean ecosystems
* to draw attention to threats such as pollution, poaching, and habitat destruction
* to support projects aimed at conserving and restoring turtle populations
* to inspire people to actively participate in protecting marine flora and fauna

Why are sea turtles important?
Sea turtles play a key role in maintaining the health of marine ecosystems:

* they regulate the population of jellyfish and other marine organisms
* they help maintain balance in marine ecosystems, for example by controlling the growth of seagrasses
* they help preserve beaches and coastal areas, as their nesting affects the structure of sand and vegetation
* they serve as indicators of ocean health and global climate changes

How is World Sea Turtle Day celebrated?

* educational programs and lectures about sea turtles are held
* volunteer actions are organized to clean beaches and turtle nesting sites
* social media campaigns with hashtags dedicated to the holiday are launched
* fundraising for organizations involved in turtle protection is conducted
* exhibitions and screenings of documentaries about the life and migrations of sea turtles are arranged

Interesting fact
Sea turtles have existed for over 100 million years, surviving many changes on Earth. Despite this, today they are endangered due to human activities, so World Sea Turtle Day helps unite efforts to protect them.

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World Sea Turtle Day in other years

2021 June 16, Wednesday
2022 June 16, Thursday
2023 June 16, Friday
2024 June 16, Sunday
2026 June 16, Tuesday

World Sea Turtle Day in other countries