Researching 2,000 pound turtles along the Florida coast

Florida State University
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
BiologyEcology
Open Access
DOI: 10.18258/2023
$9,298
Raised of $6,750 Goal
137%
Funded on 3/15/14
Successfully Funded
  • $9,298
    pledged
  • 137%
    funded
  • Funded
    on 3/15/14

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  • Terrell Forney
    Terrell ForneyBacker
    Great project! I was referred to this mission by Darryl Minguito. I wish you guys the best of luck. As a reporter with ABC news/Channel 10 in Miami, we often cover the sensitive environment surrounding turtles from nesting habits to even rehab for a return to the wild. Keep up the good work.
    Mar 15, 2014
  • Cindy C. Lewis
    Cindy C. LewisBacker
    We had a record number of nests in CANA in 2013, and I saw my first DC nesting in the Park last summer. I wish you success and look forward to following your project and the results of your efforts. Cindy
    Mar 15, 2014
  • Jennifer Homcy
    Jennifer HomcyBacker
    Keep it going guys!!!
    Mar 14, 2014
  • Veronica Gracia-Wing
    Veronica Gracia-WingBacker
    Thanks for protecting our wonderful water wildlife!
    Mar 14, 2014
  • Lindsey Peavey
    Lindsey PeaveyBacker
    Kelly and Chris, I wish I could give more, but it looks like you're well on your way to a great research season (that's already started!). Thank you again for giving my family such an unforgettable experience last year when we visited your project in Juno. My niece Bella, who you allowed to give "Diamond" her name, will never forget it. My mom also has not stopped talking about it since. Best of luck this year and in future seasons! See you in New Orleans! Lindsey Peavey
    Mar 14, 2014
  • Jeffery Trotta
    Jeffery TrottaBacker
    Thank you for helping the leatherbacks !!!
    Mar 14, 2014
  • Kristen Hart
    Kristen HartBacker
    Hi guys! Kristen Hart here...just contributed a little bit to help w/ the goal. Good luck, and see you soon again!
    Mar 12, 2014
  • Jessica Pate
    Jessica PateBacker
    Love you Kelly and Chris!!!
    Mar 08, 2014
  • Trisha
    TrishaBacker
    Best of Luck!!
    Mar 08, 2014
  • Corey McCormick
    Corey McCormickBacker
    From Conner, Madilyn and Emma! We love you and miss you! <3 Good luck with this!
    Mar 08, 2014
  • Thomas E Weston
    Thomas E WestonBacker
    Good Luck!!!
    Mar 07, 2014
  • Anita Warner-Starck
    Anita Warner-StarckBacker
    Good luck and may you reach your all your goals!!!!
    Mar 07, 2014
  • Jim Kovalsky
    Jim KovalskyBacker
    Thanks, Anita! So glad to see your support.
    Mar 15, 2014
  • Kristine Halager
    Kristine HalagerBacker
    Good luck on your leatherback project! Glad I could help!
    Mar 06, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    You put us over the top! Many, many thanks!
    Mar 07, 2014
  • Barbara Bergwerf
    Barbara Bergwerf Backer
    Fantastic people doing fantastic work. Chris, you and Kelly rock!!!!
    Mar 06, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Barbara, words can't thank you enough! You've always been such a huge supporter. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
    Mar 07, 2014
  • Barbara Bergwerf
    Barbara Bergwerf Backer
    Fantastic people doing fantastic work. Chris, you and Kelly rock!!!!
    Mar 06, 2014
  • Preeti Desai
    Preeti DesaiBacker
    Happy to see this project is almost funded! Looking forward to learning more about your research!
    Mar 06, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you so much for the support! And we would love to share more about our research!
    Mar 07, 2014
  • leslie thomas
    leslie thomasBacker
    So proud of you guys for the amazing work you do for turtles! :)
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you so much! We appreciate the support of all of our turtle friends :)
    Mar 07, 2014
  • Nikki Costanzo
    Nikki CostanzoBacker
    So excited for you. This is going to happen!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    It happened! Thanks to each and every one of you! Thank you, Nikki!
    Mar 07, 2014
  • Deb Mauser
    Deb MauserBacker
    Good Luck guys. The work you are doing is incredible !!!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you so much! We appreciate all of your support!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Jennifer Velez
    Jennifer VelezBacker
    Glad to help a good cause! And I lovvvvvve sea turtles!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you! You can't help but love them!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Brandon Nevel
    Brandon NevelBacker
    Good luck and thank you for your work!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thanks so much, Brandon! We appreciate it.
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Delta Nagele
    Delta NageleBacker
    Excited for this project for you, Kelly!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you! Thank you! We are so excited too!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Barbara Gehl
    Barbara GehlBacker
    I'm sharing on my sites and hopefully more will help. Good luck!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you so very much!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Julia Enid Guzman
    Julia Enid GuzmanBacker
    Nikki told me so much about your research. Good luck guys!!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you so much! And thanks to Nikki for keeping the word out there!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Sandy Fournies
    Sandy FourniesResearcher
    Thank you Darryl.
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Susan Owen
    Susan OwenBacker
    Good luck to you all....Sandy was my roommate in college. :) Turtles are special creatures! Peace to all, Susan Owen
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Sandy Fournies
    Sandy FourniesResearcher
    Thank you Susan. And indeed these turtles are awe inspiring creatures. As old as dinosaurs….
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Kelly Thorvalson
    Kelly ThorvalsonBacker
    Best of luck!! 🐢
    Mar 04, 2014
  • Sandy Fournies
    Sandy FourniesResearcher
    Thank you Kelly. Turtle Girls Rule!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Jim Stevenson/Janet Hochella
    Jim Stevenson/Janet HochellaBacker
    Chris and Kelly, here's to continued success with your research and to your campaign to raise the ncessary funding. Send your overflow turtles up here to the ACNWR! Good luck, Jim and Janet
    Feb 25, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    We thank you and the turtle community thanks you! We'll see if we can send a few your way!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Donna J Corbit
    Donna J CorbitBacker
    Way to go Kelly! Hope it flies! Grandma Donna
    Feb 23, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you so much!!! We couldn't do it without you!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Jennifer Hogan
    Jennifer HoganBacker
    Sharing with everyone I can. Keep up the hard work, it will all pay off in the end! You are awesome!!! Jenn
    Feb 22, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you so much Jenn!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Michelle Terebinski
    Michelle TerebinskiBacker
    Chris (& friends)...Keep up the good work! I still haven't seen these turtles in action at night. Let's make it happen this year.
    Feb 22, 2014
  • Kristin Halley
    Kristin HalleyBacker
    Good luck!
    Feb 21, 2014
  • Sandy Fournies
    Sandy FourniesResearcher
    Thank you Kristin!
    Mar 05, 2014
  • Elissa Petruzziello
    Elissa PetruzzielloBacker
    Good Luck!
    Feb 21, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thanks so much Elissa! The turtle community appreciates your support!
    Feb 21, 2014
  • Dan
    DanBacker
    Continue doing the great work you have been doing for years.
    Feb 21, 2014
  • Sandy Fournies
    Sandy FourniesResearcher
    Thank you Dan. Looking forward to a great nesting season this year.
    Feb 25, 2014
  • Noah T
    Noah T
    Donated 5k Doge. Glad to help advance the sciences through doge!
    Feb 20, 2014
  • Chris Johnson
    Chris JohnsonResearcher
    Thanks for the Doge! Really amazing to see the support from the Dogecoin community.
    Feb 21, 2014
  • Nancy
    NancyBacker
    Best wishes.
    Feb 20, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you so much for your support Nancy! We really appreciate it!
    Feb 21, 2014
  • Jessica Powell
    Jessica PowellBacker
    Rock on Kelly Martin.....you are "kinda a big deal"
    Feb 20, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    *Blush* Thank you Jess! You've always known how to make me laugh through the years. Thanks for the support!
    Feb 20, 2014
  • Susan Lampert
    Susan LampertBacker
    Thanks for all your years of dedication and hard work in helping to understand and protect these amazing creatures. Keep up the good work!!
    Feb 20, 2014
  • Chris Johnson
    Chris JohnsonResearcher
    Thanks for helping us out! Almost halfway to our goal now.
    Feb 21, 2014
  • Jim Kovalsky
    Jim KovalskyBacker
    This is a project that is worthy of support! Go Chris! I'm here for anything I can help with.
    Feb 19, 2014
  • Chris Johnson
    Chris JohnsonResearcher
    Hey Jim, thanks for supporting us and spreading the word about the turtles! See you on the beach.
    Feb 20, 2014
  • Jim Kovalsky
    Jim KovalskyBacker
    Without a doubt, Chris! I will spread this as far and wide as I can, and my network is big! In the end, truth always wins. Keep up the good work.
    Feb 20, 2014
  • Christy Bauer Owens
    Christy Bauer OwensBacker
    Hoping for many turtles and many donations for you guys!
    Feb 19, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you Christy! We appreciate all of your support over the years! We'll see you out there!
    Feb 20, 2014
  • Donald Cole
    Donald ColeBacker
    GOOD LUCK Know you'll do a great job DC
    Feb 19, 2014
  • Chris Johnson
    Chris JohnsonResearcher
    Thanks for helping us out. We will keep the turtles safe for you!
    Feb 20, 2014
  • Carol Miller
    Carol MillerBacker
    I appreciate the work you are doing along the Florida coast.
    Feb 19, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you Carol! We appreciate the support!
    Feb 20, 2014
  • Arlene M. Brooks
    Arlene M. BrooksBacker
    Thank you for all you have done in the past to study and document Leatherback Turtle nesting along part of the Palm Beach County coastline. Good Luck! Arlene Brooks
    Feb 19, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you so much Arlene! We're looking forward to another great year!
    Feb 20, 2014
  • Oscar Jasklowski
    Oscar JasklowskiBacker
    Will work for more turtle pictures :)
    Feb 18, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thanks Oscar! We'll see about getting a couple more posted. Maybe we'll add a few special images in Lab Notes for our backers.
    Feb 19, 2014
  • melanie
    melanie Backer
    Good luck with this project Chris! Keep up the great work!
    Feb 18, 2014
  • Chris Johnson
    Chris JohnsonResearcher
    Thanks for helping out! Be sure to tell your friends about the project.
    Feb 19, 2014
  • Caitlin Guthrie
    Caitlin GuthrieBacker
    Leatherback on!
    Feb 18, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you so much Caitlin! You're amazing!
    Feb 19, 2014
  • Cindy Wu
    Cindy WuBacker
    Good luck in Florida!
    Feb 18, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thank you Cindy! You and the rest of the experiment.com team are absolutely amazing!
    Feb 19, 2014
  • Jonathan Johnson
    Jonathan JohnsonBacker
    Great work - Looking forward to see this get funded!
    Feb 18, 2014
  • Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin Researcher
    Thanks so much! We are looking forward to seeing that as well. Thanks for being the first step in getting us there!
    Feb 19, 2014