Turtle Conservancy
US-based nonprofit organization
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The Turtle Conservancy (TC) is a conservation organization that aims to protect endangered turtles, tortoises, and their habitats worldwide.[1]
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| Abbreviation | TC |
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| Founder | Eric Goode, Maurice Rodrigues |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| 20-2899240 | |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Purpose | Conservation and habitat preservation |
| Headquarters | Ojai, California |
Board Chair | Anders Rhodin, M.D. |
President & CEO | Eric Goode |
| Website | www |
TC has supported projects in China,[2] Guyana, India, Mexico, Madagascar, Nicaragua, Pakistan, South Africa, the Philippines, and the United States. It has also been involved in projects in Southeast Asia, where they investigated the illegal animal trade.[3]
Programs
TC's conservation strategies include habitat protection, restoration, and stewardship, animal reintroduction, and a fieldwork grant program. It works within five main domains: species conservation, protection of wild lands, research science, global awareness and education, and illegal trade prevention.[citation needed]