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{NAME}, sea turtles are counting on you ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ If you're having trouble reading this message, [click here]( [The Nature Conservancy]( [Protect the Earth]( Dear {NAME}, Hundreds of supporters have rallied in the last 24 hours to help save sea turtles and other vulnerable species. Because of this tremendous showing of support, our anonymous donor has just committed another $6,570 in matching funds to challenge even more caring people like you to chip in by midnight. Can I count on you to meet this new match goal, {NAME}? [Donate right now to have your gift DOUBLED! Your generous contribution will go twice as far to help save vulnerable species like the Kemp's ridley sea turtle, and so many others.]( The Nature Conservancy and our partners are doing everything we can to save the wild, undeveloped coastline of South Padre Island. This coastline is critical to the survival of the Kemp's ridley sea turtle and 15 other threatened species. Sea turtles are at risk from the moment they hatch from their ping pong ball-sized shells. To have any hope of survival, the sea turtles must make it across a treacherous beach to the open ocean waters. But even if they manage to splash down in the water, they can still be snagged by poachers, choked by plastic, or scooped up as by-catch from the commercial shrimping industry. That's why The Nature Conservancy is working to save shorelines and the ocean waters these sea turtles — and so many other marine species — depend on. [Donate right now to help us reach our extended $6,570 match goal, and you can feel good knowing you're protecting the most fragile lands and waters that threatened species need.]( I'm sure you're aware of the dire situation our oceans are in right now. Overfishing has decimated global fish populations. Climate change and ocean acidity are pushing coral reefs to the brink of extinction. Coastal communities are increasingly vulnerable to storms and rising sea levels. That's why the big ocean conservation strategy we call 'Blue Bonds for Conservation' inspires so much hope. Our goal is to conserve ocean areas almost 10 times the size of Germany, with an innovative model that paves the way for small island nations to protect at least 30 percent of their surrounding ocean waters. That will help bring fish populations back, breathe new life into coral reefs, and make the complex web of life in our oceans healthier for the long-term. Imagine what that could mean for the sea turtles and other species who rely on these waters to survive. They could have a better shot at survival, with healthier ocean waters that allow them to thrive. That's why I'm counting on you to make a donation right now to help take our conservation efforts to the next level. Don't miss this chance to have your contribution matched dollar-for-dollar. [Please donate by midnight.]( Thanks in advance, [Signature] Dave Strauss Director of Membership The Nature Conservancy PHOTOS: Safeguarding South Padre Island on YouTube © The Nature Conservancy. Baby Kemp's ridley sea turtles are released and head for the ocean © Carlton Ward, Jr. [DONATE]( Don't miss this match! Donate now and your gift will be doubled to help save vulnerable species. [DONATE]( [The Nature Conservancy]The Nature Conservancy Holds High Charity Ratings [Our Ratings]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Statement]( Copyright © 2019 | The Nature Conservancy 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, Virginia 22203-1606 Questions or Comments? Call us toll-free at [(800) 628-6860](tel:1-800-628-6860) You've received this email because you are part of The Nature Conservancy’s email list. If you wish to unsubscribe, please [click here](.