Sea Turtle Conservation Curaçao

What Sea Turtle Conservation Curaçao does

Sea Turtle Conservation Curaçao (STCC) is a Curaçao-based non-profit foundation (legal name: Stichting Friends of Sea Turtle Conservation Curacao) that protects sea turtles and marine wildlife through direct action, focused on endangered green and hawksbill sea turtles around the island. Its three core service lines are Rescue & Rehabilitation (emergency response, beach patrols, veterinary collaboration), Scientific Research (nest patrols June–December, snorkel surveys, net captures with tagging, photo identification, and Fibropapillomatosis (FP) disease studies), and Education & Awareness (monthly Action Days, group activities for schools and corporates, social media, and award-winning documentary work). Field operations are powered primarily by volunteers, with two named staff leaders — Board Chairman Fedde Burgers and Field Coordinator Ard Vreugdenhil — and an open Research Coordinator hire signaling organizational build-out.

The organization's underlying technology stack is domain-specialized rather than digital-platform-oriented. It comprises radio transmitter tracking of FP-affected turtles (eight turtles tagged in partnership with Thomas Jefferson University starting June 2023), a long-term photo identification database built from rescues, snorkel surveys, and net captures, and a standardized net capture and health assessment protocol (measurement, weighing, tagging, tissue/blood sampling). STCC also operates a multimedia stack (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) and an award-winning documentary ("Julietta & the Turtles in the Plastic Soup," BAMkids Film Festival 2023).

STCC's revenue model is donation-driven and community-led. Income streams include individual donations (monthly or one-time, suggested tiers of 25/50/75 ANG with a 10 ANG minimum, facilitated through GlobalGiving for US/UK tax-deductible giving, PayPal, Sentoo, and MCB bank transfer), two sponsorship programs (Adopt a Nest and Adopt a Patient), event-based fundraising (ChiChi Curacao pop-up markets, painting workshops), and affiliate/cause-marketing revenue (Carib-Bean Coffee turtle-edition blend). Distribution combines a physical visitor center at Sambil Mall with multi-channel online donation infrastructure. Customer segments span individual donors, volunteers, interns (18+ with own accommodation), university partners (notably Thomas Jefferson University), corporate groups, and families — with WIDECAST membership and UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3, June 2025) participation extending regional and global reach.

Name

Sea Turtle Conservation Curaçao

Legal name

Stichting Friends of Sea Turtle Conservation Curacao

Website

https://curacaoturtles.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sea Turtle Conservation Curaçao is a volunteer-powered non-profit foundation based in Curaçao that conducts sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, scientific research (including Fibropapillomatosis studies), and education programs for endangered green and hawksbill turtles, funded through donations, adoption programs, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC), Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

Keywords

• Sea turtle conservation
• Wildlife rehabilitation services
• Marine biology research
• Conservation education
• Volunteer conservation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Willemstad

HQ country

Curaçao

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly or one-time donations from individual supporters. Donors receive regular updates on progress via GlobalGiving.
2. Corporate Sponsorship (Carib-Bean Coffee): Carib-Bean coffee roaster sponsors STCC through sales of a specific turtle-edition coffee blend, with a portion of proceeds going to the organization.
3. Adopt a Nest Program: Sponsorship program where donors can adopt a sea turtle nest, providing funds for beach monitoring, clean-up, nest protection, and injured turtle care.
4. Adopt a Patient Program: Monthly donation program where donors support sick sea turtles, funding treatment costs and contributing to the goal of establishing a rehabilitation center.
5. Event-Based Fundraising: Funds raised through community events like Chi Chi pop-up markets, painting workshops, and other awareness-raising activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sea Turtle Conservation Curaçao delivers direct rescue and rehabilitation services for injured and stranded sea turtles on the island of Curaçao, complemented by scientific research into local turtle populations and the Fibropapillomatosis (FP) disease affecting them, and by community education and awareness programs. The organization is volunteer-powered and relies on donations, adoption sponsorships, and corporate sponsors to fund beach patrols, nest monitoring, vet care, and rehabilitation operations.

Product overview

Sea Turtle Conservation Curaçao is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of conservation services centered on sea turtle protection. The core offerings consist of Rescue & Rehabilitation Services (emergency response, beach monitoring, veterinary care), Scientific Research Program (nest patrols, snorkel surveys, photo identification, disease studies), and Education & Awareness Program (community events, group activities, social media). Supporting programs include two donation initiatives—Adopt a Nest and Adopt a Patient—plus Volunteer and Internship engagement programs. The organization also produces educational content including videos about sea turtles. These programs work together to fulfill the organization's mission of protecting sea turtles and their habitat through direct action, research, and community education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rescue & Rehabilitation Services Direct rescue, monitoring, and rehabilitation services for sea turtles in distress in Curaçao, including beach patrols, emergency response, and collaboration with local veterinarians for surgeries and treatments.
• Scientific Research Program Comprehensive research activities covering nest patrols (June–December), snorkel surveys, net captures with tagging, photo identification, and studies of Fibropapillomatosis disease in local sea turtle populations.
• Education & Awareness Program Community outreach including monthly Action Days, personalized group activities for students and companies, and social media engagement across Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube to raise awareness of sea turtle conservation.
• Adopt a Nest Program Sponsorship program that lets donors adopt a sea turtle nest, funding beach monitoring, clean-up costs, nest protection, and care for injured adult turtles.
• Adopt a Patient Program Monthly donation program enabling supporters to sponsor a sick sea turtle patient, funding treatment costs and contributing toward establishing a dedicated rehabilitation center.
• Volunteer Program Structured volunteer opportunity involving beach patrols, nest monitoring, rescue operations, and fieldwork, available to adults aged 18+ with a driver's license and self-arranged accommodation and transportation.
• Internship Program Internship opportunities for students and individuals interested in ocean wildlife and sea turtles, spanning social media, website maintenance, funding acquisition, presentations, database management, and field practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 147 turtles rescued in 2023 alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and secondary.

• Kokomo Beach CuraçaominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Assisted in the rescue of turtle #147 on October 20, 2023, when La Menta Boat Trips found a turtle entangled in fishing lines. Kokomo beach provided the location for turtle hand-over to STCC rescue team.
• La Menta Boat TripsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Boat tour company that spotted and rescued a turtle entangled in fishing lines in open water, then contacted STCC for rescue support. Played a critical role in the chain of survival for turtle #147.
• Soul Divers CuraçaominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Dive operator that assisted in the rescue of turtle #147 on October 20, 2023, providing diving support and expertise during the emergency response.
• Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson University, Philadelphia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Dr. Manuela Tripepi, Associate Professor of Biology at Jefferson University, collaborates with STCC on research projects including tagging and tracking sea turtles affected by Fibropapillomatosis (FP). The partnership includes study abroad programs for biology students to gain hands-on marine biology experience in Curaçao. In June 2023, 8 turtles were tagged with transmitters as part of this collaborative research.
• Carib-Bean Coffee RoasterysecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2023Carib-Bean coffee roaster sponsors STCC through sales of a turtle-edition coffee blend. A portion of proceeds from this specific product directly contributes to STCC's conservation activities. This exemplifies their philosophy of businesses being a force for good in the community.
• ChiChi CuracaosecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2023STCC partners with ChiChi Curacao for community events including popup markets and painting workshops. The 'paint a turtle, save a turtle' project raises donations through art activities. ChiChi Curacao celebrated its 15th anniversary in May 2023 with STCC participation at their popup market.
• Carmabi (Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023STCC volunteers trained Carmabi rangers on field activities including saving stranded turtles, locating nests, and finding nests with coordinates. Training took place at Boca Ascension on February 4, 2023. This builds local capacity for marine conservation.
• WIDECAST (Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTCC is a proud member of WIDECAST, which strengthens their conservation activities to include regional Caribbean impact. This partnership connects STCC to a broader network of sea turtle conservation efforts across the Caribbean region.
• GlobalGivingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline fundraising platform for STCC's donation programs. Provides tax-deductible giving options for US taxpayers (501(c)(3) equivalency status) and Gift Aid for UK taxpayers. Donors receive regular updates on STCC's progress through this platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research (University of Florida): Premier academic sea turtle research center based at the University of Florida. Comparable research mission with university affiliation, FP-related publications, and tagging/tracking methodology similar to STCC's Jefferson collaboration.
• Ocean Conservancy: Major international marine conservation non-profit focused on ocean health, policy, and species protection. Broader mandate but comparable donation-funded, volunteer-engaged operational model and policy advocacy.
• Marine Conservation Institute: Non-profit advancing marine science, policy, and protected area designation globally. Adjacent in marine species protection mission and donation-funded research/advocacy model.
• Surfrider Foundation: Non-profit focused on beach and ocean protection through volunteer chapter networks. Comparable volunteer-driven grassroots model, beach clean-up activities, and donor/grant-supported Caribbean presence.
• The Nature Conservancy: One of the world's largest environmental non-profits, with active marine conservation programs in the Caribbean. Comparable in mission, donation revenue model, and conservation research focus, though vastly larger in scale.

Direct peers

• WIDECAST (Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network): Regional network of which STCC is a member, coordinating sea turtle conservation across more than 40 Caribbean nations and territories. Closest peer in mission and operational model given direct membership relationship.
• SEE Turtles: Non-profit that connects people with sea turtle conservation experiences through volunteer trips, conservation tours, and educational programs. Directly comparable business model with donation-supported eco-tourism and awareness programming.
• Turtle Survival Alliance: Global coalition focused on turtle and tortoise conservation through rescue, rehabilitation, and field programs. Comparable in non-profit rescue/rehabilitation focus and reliance on volunteer and partner networks.
• Sea Turtle Conservancy: The oldest sea turtle conservation organization in the world, focused on research, education, and advocacy for endangered sea turtles. Most directly comparable to STCC given its non-profit, research-driven model and Caribbean program footprint.
• CARMABI Foundation (Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity): Curaçao-based marine research and biodiversity foundation that STCC has already partnered with for volunteer training. Direct local peer operating in the same Curaçao ecosystem with overlapping marine conservation scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@seaturtleconservationcurac7736
• Facebookfacebook.com/SeaTurtleConservationCuracao
• Instagraminstagram.com/curacaoturtles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sea-turtle-conservation-cura-ao

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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