Along the Gulf of Mexico, our work centers on the world’s most endangered sea turtle: the Kemp’s Ridley. Once on the brink of extinction, Kemp’s Ridleys depend on the sandy shores of Texas and Mexico to nest and survive. Our team partners with volunteers and coastal communities to patrol beaches, safeguard nests and collect critical data. Protecting these turtles also means protecting the Gulf itself, a region increasingly at risk from rising seas, stronger storms and industrial oil development.