World Turtle Day, 16 June
Discover more about our these majestic creatures and how we are helping to protect them.
On this day we celebrate Turtles
To celebrate World Turtle Day, we’d love to invite you to learn more about these ancient ocean dwellers. Discover fascinating facts and find out how you can take action to protect them.
Why we need to protect sea turtles
They are one of the few creatures alive today that lived in the Jurassic period alongside the dinosaurs. Discover our top 10 facts about the historic sea turtle, from the smallest kemp's ridleys to the largest leatherback turtles.
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© Martin Harvey / WWF
Fun facts
Top 10 facts about Turtles
Our work in Fiji
Turtle Day Activities
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© Troy MayneMore Test your turtle knowledge
Take our short quiz and see how much of an expert you are. Don't forget to share your results afterwards and show the world!
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© Anthony DickensonMore Test your deep blue knowledge
How much do you know about our oceans, take the quiz to find out.
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© Troy Mayne / WWFMore Ditch the single use plastic
From remembering your reusable coffee cup or water bottle to saying no to single use plastic - there are many ways to reduce your plastic usage in your daily life. Check out some of our top tips.
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