Fishing gear designed to catch popular fish poses a significant threat to sea turtle survival, particularly the critically endangered Kemp's Ridley species.

In June 2015, Lauren Conrad

Fishing gear designed to catch popular fish poses a significant threat to sea turtle survival, particularly the critically endangered Kemp's Ridley species.

In June 2015, Lauren Conrad joined Oceana at Mexico's Rancho Nuevo Sea Turtle Sanctuary, a vital nesting site. With assistance from CONANP, they patrolled beaches and released hatchlings into the Gulf of Mexico. Conrad now supports Oceana's campaign, urging the U.S. government to protect endangered sea turtles from the southeast shrimp trawl fishery.

Watch her PSA to learn more and sign the petition here.

In 8th grade, Lauren U.C. Ejiaga's science fair project on ozone depletion and Louisiana's marsh grasses won a top prize at Broadcom MASTERS. This experience highlighted the importance of

In 8th grade, Lauren U.C. Ejiaga's science fair project on ozone depletion and Louisiana's marsh grasses won a top prize at Broadcom MASTERS. This experience highlighted the importance of environmental awareness alongside research, inspiring her to educate peers.

Now 17, Lauren leads multiple native plant restoration projects as a cohort leader for the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. She also founded the "Conservation and Restoration Conjunction," a series of workshops promoting STEM education and coastal protection among youth. She recruits national science fair winners to speak about STEM careers.

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Jeff Corwin joins conservationists in California to protect pinnipeds, including elephant seals and sea lions. Organizations like the Marine Mammal Care Center and Defenders of Wildlife are

Jeff Corwin joins conservationists in California to protect pinnipeds, including elephant seals and sea lions. Organizations like the Marine Mammal Care Center and Defenders of Wildlife are crucial in rescuing and rehabilitating these animals, which face severe threats from climate change, overfishing, habitat loss, and plastic pollution.

Corwin assists Dr. Lauren Palmer and Andy Johnson in rehabilitating four malnourished California sea lion pups, one of whom ingested plastic. After critical care, tagging, and weighing, the pups are successfully released back into the wild. This effort underscores the vital role of conservation in giving endangered animals a second chance and addressing environmental challenges for ecosystem health.

Lauren Schrero, a disability activist, is the co-founder and Executive Director of The Nora Project. This nonprofit provides disability inclusion training and curriculum to teachers, fostering

Lauren Schrero, a disability activist, is the co-founder and Executive Director of The Nora Project. This nonprofit provides disability inclusion training and curriculum to teachers, fostering empathy and friendships between students and their peers with disabilities.

In her TEDx talk, Lauren demonstrates the Ability Inclusive Mindset (AIM). This framework aims to demystify disability and create more welcoming, inclusive spaces for children of all abilities.

Before her activism, Lauren was a litigator and federal law clerk. She earned her B.A. from Macalester College and J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.