194. Hatching Plans to Preserve Sea Turtles with Kendra Bergman

Kendra Bergman is the founder of Coastal Connections, an amazing organization protecting the coastal habitats in Indian River County, Florida—with a special focus on sea turtle conservation. Bergman and her 150 dedicated volunteers not only educate the community, but also organize hands-on conservation trips—including journeys to Costa Rica, to safeguard sea turtles there. Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 03:25 – Sea Turtle Nest Excavation Story 06:28 – Conservation Challenges and Success Stories 11:28 – Coastal Monitoring and Florida's Conservation Network 16:20 – Sea Turtle Nesting Process and Hatchlings  25:38 – Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Plastic Pollution Initiatives 41:14 – Break 43:30 – Costa Rica Sea Turtle Advocacy 50:17 – Data-Driven Conservation and Future Plans 1:06:05 – Closing