More than 50% of the world's turtle and tortoise species are threatened with extinction, but Shannon DiRuzzo of Turtle Island is working to make sure that they all live to see tomorrow. Turtle Island's mission is simple: save turtles & tortoises from extinction through acute rescue, care, research, breeding, and rewilding. Want to buy stickers, shirts, cups, or cool conservation art to support the show? Check out our new online store! This episode was recorded at EarthX 2024 in Dallas Texas! Marsh sounds at the beginning of the episode were recorded by KevinSonger and were accessed on FreeSound dot org.