Challenge inspires $17K for sea turtle research
In response to the $10,000 challenge from the Linsmayer family, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation reported that it received an additional $17,775 in donations to support a sea turtle sex ratio research study. Coastal Wildlife Director Kelly Sloan presented the details of the research initiative on June 16 at the Bailey Homestead Preserve Pavilion in honor of World Sea Turtle Day as the challenge was also announced. She expressed appreciation for all the donors who responded to the Linsmayers’ challenge. Sloan reported, “This research has global significance. We are thrilled that the Linsmayers took such a leadership role in ensuring that we can deepen our understanding of what determines the sex of hatchlings on our islands. We are just awed by how many people responded to their challenge.”