Flatback Turtle

(Adopt a Turtle from MCS)

Flatback Turtle

Flatback turtle hatchlings are the largest and cutest of all the marine turtle babies. The flatback nests only in Australia and does not stray far from Australia’s waters. They are threatened by accidental capture in fishing gear and nesting beach development and although their status is not known, they depend on conservation efforts for their survival.

The Recipient of the Charity Gift gets

  • a gorgeous cuddly toy turtle
  • windowsticker and pen
  • adoption certificate, poster and fact sheet
  • a copy of the 'Talk Turtle' newsletter and two more editions during your adoption year
  • Marine Conservation Society literature including the pocket good fish guide.
Adopt a Turtle from MCS

Flatback Turtle

from just £31.00

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Adopt an Animal and Support The Marine Conservation Society (MCS)

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the only UK charity dedicated to caring for our seas, shores and wonderful marine wildlife. By Adopting-a-Turtle you will be providing essential support to the MCS which will allow them to continue their important marine turtle conservation work.

You can be safe in the knowledge that you will be helping to raise funds for vital marine turtle conservation and at the same time you will get a great gift!

For just £31 you can make a real difference to the future of marine turtles - and if you are a big turtle lover you can become a turtle champion and adopt all 7 species for £180!