Protecting Turtles, Empowering Youth, Restoring Oceans
The Turtle Trust is a new youth-led initiative driven by a passion for sea turtles and a vision to protect them through future conservation efforts.
1,000
Over 1,000 sea turtles die every year from ingesting plastic (NOAA)
99%
In some areas, 99% of hatchlings are female due to rising temperatures (NOAA)
1 in 1,000
Only 1 in 1,000 sea turtle hatchlings survive to adulthood (WWF)
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![A turtle swimming above a grassy underwater landscape with a blue water background.]()
6 out of 7 sea turtle species are classified as endangered or vulnerable.
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![A sea turtle swimming underwater near the ocean floor with clear blue water and some aquatic plants]()
More than half (∼ 54 %) of sea turtles studied had plastic in their guts.
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![A sea turtle swimming underwater over a coral reef.]()
Pacific leatherback turtle populations have plummeted by over 97% since the 1980s, making them one of the world’s most critically endangered sea turtles.
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![Underwater photo of a turtle swimming near rocks with sunlight shining through the water surface.]()
Fishing gear kills or injures ~150,000 turtles every single year.
About The Founder
7 year old Sienna swimming in Oahu, Hawaii with International Mermaid Icon, Mermaid Serenity
Hi! I’m Sienna, the founder of The Turtle Trust — and someone who has been captivated by the ocean for as long as I can remember.
My passion for marine life began at a young age, inspired by the magical world beneath the waves. I first fell in love with ocean conservation during a trip to Bali, where I had the unforgettable experience of holding a baby sea turtle. That moment — watching its tiny flippers move, its shell glistening under the sun — was absolutely mesmerising. It lit a spark in me that has never gone out.
As a child, I was also fascinated by mermaiding — gliding through the water and imagining life as a creature of the sea. It was more than play; it deepened my connection to the ocean and made me want to protect it. That early love turned into real-world action as I began learning more about marine ecosystems, the threats they face, and the small steps we can all take to make a difference.
Founding The Turtle Trust was my way of turning passion into purpose. I believe that young people can lead powerful change — and together, we can create a cleaner, kinder ocean for all life, especially sea turtles.
This is only the beginning. I’m so excited to grow this global, youth-led movement — and I’d love for you to be part of it.
