Come spend the day learning about turtles and visit our outreach and recruitment booth to discover how you can help save Texas sea turtles!
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September 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Come spend the day learning about turtles and visit our outreach and recruitment booth to discover how you can help save Texas sea turtles!
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #holdfast #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #community #commitment #sayyestoseaturtles
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #holdfast #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #community #commitment #sayyestoseaturtles
Today, the GCSTR Outreach Team is at the Texana Nature Center’s second annual Texana Nature Days: Turtle Edition! 🐢
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
10 AM - 2 PM
Where: Texana Nature Center
344 Park Road 2 Edna, Texas 77957
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
10 AM - 2 PM
Where: Texana Nature Center
344 Park Road 2 Edna, Texas 77957
September 26, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Today, the GCSTR Outreach Team is at the Texana Nature Center’s second annual Texana Nature Days: Turtle Edition! 🐢
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
10 AM - 2 PM
Where: Texana Nature Center
344 Park Road 2 Edna, Texas 77957
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
10 AM - 2 PM
Where: Texana Nature Center
344 Park Road 2 Edna, Texas 77957
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #holdfast #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #community #commitment #sayyestoseaturtles
September 25, 2026 at 7:10 PM
🚨 New Patient Alert 🚨
This green sea turtle was captured foul-hooked at the Surfside Jetty this week, with hooks embedded in its shoulder and flipper. Fortunately, the fisherman immediately reported the incident through the 1-866-TURTLE-5 hotline, which is answered by the GCSTR 24/7/365
This green sea turtle was captured foul-hooked at the Surfside Jetty this week, with hooks embedded in its shoulder and flipper. Fortunately, the fisherman immediately reported the incident through the 1-866-TURTLE-5 hotline, which is answered by the GCSTR 24/7/365
September 25, 2026 at 7:10 PM
🚨 New Patient Alert 🚨
This green sea turtle was captured foul-hooked at the Surfside Jetty this week, with hooks embedded in its shoulder and flipper. Fortunately, the fisherman immediately reported the incident through the 1-866-TURTLE-5 hotline, which is answered by the GCSTR 24/7/365
This green sea turtle was captured foul-hooked at the Surfside Jetty this week, with hooks embedded in its shoulder and flipper. Fortunately, the fisherman immediately reported the incident through the 1-866-TURTLE-5 hotline, which is answered by the GCSTR 24/7/365
Want to help save Texas sea turtles? Sign up for our marine debris email list to be the first to know about upcoming beach cleanups:
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Marine Debris Volunteer Updates
Thank you for your interest in the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research's NEW Marine Debris Program! The purpose of this program is to remove marine debris in areas that threaten sea turtles and birds,...
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September 22, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Want to help save Texas sea turtles? Sign up for our marine debris email list to be the first to know about upcoming beach cleanups:
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Thank you to all the students, teachers, gardeners, and volunteers who make this program possible!
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September 21, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Thank you to all the students, teachers, gardeners, and volunteers who make this program possible!
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and one TPWD training session (dates coming soon)! Please sign up below or scan the QR code to get started: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
For questions, email tlmorris@tamug.edu
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For questions, email tlmorris@tamug.edu
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2026 GCSTR Rescue and Recovery Training Sign Up
Sign up below for the hands on training for GCSTR, which will be held in person at Texas A&M Galveston. Participants must attend 1 session from GCSTR and 1 session from TPWD (formerly Padre Island Nat...
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September 15, 2026 at 10:06 PM
and one TPWD training session (dates coming soon)! Please sign up below or scan the QR code to get started: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
For questions, email tlmorris@tamug.edu
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For questions, email tlmorris@tamug.edu
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, and collecting data for research and documentation. If you’re willing to handle these turtles and want to make a difference in marine conservation, this is the team for you!
Mandatory training is required, you must attend one GCSTR training session in person (set for November 13th or 14th)
Mandatory training is required, you must attend one GCSTR training session in person (set for November 13th or 14th)
September 15, 2026 at 10:06 PM
, and collecting data for research and documentation. If you’re willing to handle these turtles and want to make a difference in marine conservation, this is the team for you!
Mandatory training is required, you must attend one GCSTR training session in person (set for November 13th or 14th)
Mandatory training is required, you must attend one GCSTR training session in person (set for November 13th or 14th)
-Purchase a Texas Sea Turtle specialty license plate.
Proceeds directly support sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, recovery, and conservation in Texas: www.myplates.com/design/backg...
Every call, and every contribution, help us make a difference!
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #holdfast #everybodyrow
Proceeds directly support sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, recovery, and conservation in Texas: www.myplates.com/design/backg...
Every call, and every contribution, help us make a difference!
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #holdfast #everybodyrow
Sea Turtle Texas License Plate | My Plates
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September 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
-Purchase a Texas Sea Turtle specialty license plate.
Proceeds directly support sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, recovery, and conservation in Texas: www.myplates.com/design/backg...
Every call, and every contribution, help us make a difference!
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #holdfast #everybodyrow
Proceeds directly support sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, recovery, and conservation in Texas: www.myplates.com/design/backg...
Every call, and every contribution, help us make a difference!
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #holdfast #everybodyrow
You can help us care for patients like this one by donating much-needed supplies through our Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
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September 12, 2026 at 12:51 AM
You can help us care for patients like this one by donating much-needed supplies through our Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
We can’t wait to bring our community together to celebrate our progress, honor our supporters, and look ahead to another year of saving Texas sea turtles!
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #holdfast #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #holdfast #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles
September 12, 2026 at 12:49 AM
We can’t wait to bring our community together to celebrate our progress, honor our supporters, and look ahead to another year of saving Texas sea turtles!
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #holdfast #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #holdfast #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles
It’s time to announce our annual GCSTR Party! 🎉 🐢
Join us Saturday, October 10th, from 2 to 5 PM at Galveston Island Brewing for an afternoon celebrating sea turtles, conservation, community, and connection.
Join us Saturday, October 10th, from 2 to 5 PM at Galveston Island Brewing for an afternoon celebrating sea turtles, conservation, community, and connection.
September 12, 2026 at 12:49 AM
It’s time to announce our annual GCSTR Party! 🎉 🐢
Join us Saturday, October 10th, from 2 to 5 PM at Galveston Island Brewing for an afternoon celebrating sea turtles, conservation, community, and connection.
Join us Saturday, October 10th, from 2 to 5 PM at Galveston Island Brewing for an afternoon celebrating sea turtles, conservation, community, and connection.
#gcstr #everybodyrow #sharethegulf #holdfast #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #communityimpact #commitment #nestingseason2026
September 12, 2026 at 12:47 AM
This is the SIXTH loggerhead nest of the season on the Texas coast! It has been a record year, with over 90 green sea turtle nests and almost 700 Kemp’s Ridleys!
GCSTR conservation programs are donation based. If you would like to support our work please donate here: give.am/supportgulfc...
GCSTR conservation programs are donation based. If you would like to support our work please donate here: give.am/supportgulfc...
September 12, 2026 at 12:47 AM
This is the SIXTH loggerhead nest of the season on the Texas coast! It has been a record year, with over 90 green sea turtle nests and almost 700 Kemp’s Ridleys!
GCSTR conservation programs are donation based. If you would like to support our work please donate here: give.am/supportgulfc...
GCSTR conservation programs are donation based. If you would like to support our work please donate here: give.am/supportgulfc...
Research completed by the GCSTR has shown us that our area is prone to suffer from high tides, which can drown sea turtle nests. This is one of the many reasons why it is important we continue to move our sea turtle nests to an incubation facility.
September 12, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Research completed by the GCSTR has shown us that our area is prone to suffer from high tides, which can drown sea turtle nests. This is one of the many reasons why it is important we continue to move our sea turtle nests to an incubation facility.
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Together, we can make a difference for our sea turtles!
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Together, we can make a difference for our sea turtles!
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #sayyestoseaturtles #saveseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
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September 4, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Together, we can make a difference for our sea turtles!
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #sayyestoseaturtles #saveseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
Together, we can make a difference for our sea turtles!
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #sayyestoseaturtles #saveseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
Purchase your own here: www.myplates.com/design/backg...
Together, we can make a difference for our sea turtles!
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #sayyestoseaturtles #saveseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
Together, we can make a difference for our sea turtles!
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #sayyestoseaturtles #saveseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
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September 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Purchase your own here: www.myplates.com/design/backg...
Together, we can make a difference for our sea turtles!
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #sayyestoseaturtles #saveseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
Together, we can make a difference for our sea turtles!
#GCSTR #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #sayyestoseaturtles #saveseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
Here’s to a great semester, Aggies! Let’s make a difference together!
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
August 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Here’s to a great semester, Aggies! Let’s make a difference together!
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
The GCSTR answers the hotline 24/7. We are the permitted lead for stranded sea turtles from the Louisiana border to East Matagorda.
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
August 14, 2026 at 8:23 PM
The GCSTR answers the hotline 24/7. We are the permitted lead for stranded sea turtles from the Louisiana border to East Matagorda.
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment
Our Rescue and Recovery program needs your help! To support our mission, please consider visiting our Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment #debrisfreeseas #turtlesagainsttrash
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August 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Our Rescue and Recovery program needs your help! To support our mission, please consider visiting our Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment #debrisfreeseas #turtlesagainsttrash
#gcstr #sharethegulf #everybodyrow #saveseaturtles #sayyestoseaturtles #holdfast #communityimpact #commitment #debrisfreeseas #turtlesagainsttrash
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July 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Thanks to their quick action, our rescue team responded promptly. Staffed by the GCSTR 24/7, we provide sea turtle response coverage from the Texas/Louisiana border to East Matagorda Bay.
July 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Thanks to their quick action, our rescue team responded promptly. Staffed by the GCSTR 24/7, we provide sea turtle response coverage from the Texas/Louisiana border to East Matagorda Bay.
Another GCSTR patient has returned to the Gulf! 🌊🐢
This juvenile green sea turtle was admitted with a fractured carapace and superficial injuries after a concerned member of the public called the 1-866-TURTLE-5 hotline.
This juvenile green sea turtle was admitted with a fractured carapace and superficial injuries after a concerned member of the public called the 1-866-TURTLE-5 hotline.
July 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Another GCSTR patient has returned to the Gulf! 🌊🐢
This juvenile green sea turtle was admitted with a fractured carapace and superficial injuries after a concerned member of the public called the 1-866-TURTLE-5 hotline.
This juvenile green sea turtle was admitted with a fractured carapace and superficial injuries after a concerned member of the public called the 1-866-TURTLE-5 hotline.
Interested in helping us? Sign up for our Marine Debris Volunteer List and help us keep Texas beaches clean for sea turtles:
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July 28, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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