Five things you may or may not know about sea turtles: They can live 80 years or longer. They're important to ocean and beach ecologies. They're immune to (and happily feed on) deadly box jellyfish. All seven species worldwide are either endangered or critically endangered. And solar panels might be their salvation.

Five things you may or may not know about sea turtles: They can live 80 years or longer. They're important to ocean and beach ecologies. They're immune to (and happily feed on) deadly box jellyfish. All seven species worldwide are either endangered or critically endangered. And solar panels might be their salvation.

Dear Family and Friends, On the 8^th of January 2011, I will be taking on the challenge of volunteering to help save the Leatherback Sea Turtles in Costa Rica, the largest sea turtle in the world. I will be joining scientist and other volunteers to help end the devastating effects that plague the Leatherback Sea Turtle and help remove them from the extinction list. By making a donation on my behalf, you are supporting research and local services to help protect these historic creatures.

I currently am attending Columbia Southern University to obtain my Bachelors degree in Environmental Management, I than plan to further my education by attending the University of Hawaii; to receive my Master’s in Conservation Biology. I have a personal stake in this particular event as this will help me be accepted to the University of Hawaii’s master program. Your donation will also allow me to be hands on with the environment and the animals that I have devoted my life to help protect and preserve.