A global marine turtle conservation partnership
BLUE CORRIDORS FOR TURTLES
Connecting science, policy, and communities to protect the ocean pathways sea turtles depend on. For the first time, we will connect movement data with genetics, and at a global scale, help establish Important Marine Turtle Areas.
— Our Plan
One connected picture, built from three data threads
Blue Corridors for Turtles aggregates the nesting sites, migratory routes and feeding grounds of genetically distinct sea turtle populations – bringing satellite tracking, nesting, and genetic data together at the global scale strengthening our global understanding of sea turtle populations and driving policy action.
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Connect the Dots
Compile nesting, satellite tracking and genetic data from partners across every ocean basin to identify and help bridge knowledge gaps, while strengthening collaboration across marine turtle communities.
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Map Connectivity
Combine movement and ShellBank genetic data to create a global picture of marine turtle connectivity, assess exposure to threats, and identify populations most at risk and those requiring the greatest protection.
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Establish IMTAs
Use this integrated evidence base to help support the IUCN-SSC Marine Turtle Specialist Group in formally delineating Important Marine Turtle Areas (IMTAs) – areas significant for the persistence of marine turtles.
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Drive Action
Advocate for connectivity and IMTA integration into policy and management to strengthen regional conservation efforts, action and protection in support of the long-term recovery of marine turtle populations.
— Blue Corridors by Numbers
Since February 2025, we've been partnering to build the largest shared dataset of its kind.
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We’re calling on data and knowledge holders, funders, and governments to help close the gaps and give marine turtles a seat at the policy table.