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Our Mission
Provide specialized care for sick and injured sea turtles, while promoting conservation awareness and action.
Our Vision
Recognizing the pressing demand for sea turtle rehabilitation care that surpasses the existing permitted facilities and individuals, we aspire to provide an essential solution that meets the urgent and ever-growing sea turtle conservation need in this region. Our vision is to establish a sea turtle rehabilitation center along the southeast coastline of Florida, primarily serving the coastal counties of northern Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin.
Our Values
At STCCS, our core values are rooted in compassion and dedication to the well-being of sea turtles and the marine ecosystem. We are committed to integrity, transparency and collaboration, ensuring that our actions reflect the highest ethical standards and that we work hand-in-hand with partners and communities to achieve our mission.
Our Story
Welcome to Sea Turtle Care and Conservation Specialists Corporation (STCCS), a dynamic 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Palm Beach County, Florida!
In just one year, we've established a foundation for lasting impact, directly enhancing sea turtle lives. Our dedicated team, with over 100 years of combined expertise, is fueled by passion.
Situated in a hotspot for sea turtle strandings, we provide vital rapid response for rehabilitation. Deeply rooted in southeast Florida, we're committed to partnerships, research, education, and sea turtle medicine.
At STCCS, we're more than individual care; we're champions for a species that's shaped our oceans for over 100 million years. Join us on this journey of care and conservation for our beloved sea turtles!
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