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
