Membership Benefits
- Belonging to a worldwide community of researchers, conservationists, educators, activists, and students working together to protect sea turtles and their habitats.
- Access to sea turtle research, knowledge, and techniques, including Symposium proceedings, session recordings, and resources in our members-only portal.
- Discounted registration fee for the annual International Sea Turtle Symposium.
- Opportunities to network, exchange ideas and topics of interest with peers around the world, through our Membership Directory and via the ISTS listserv.
- Eligibility to apply for our Community, Innovation, and Student Research Grant Programs to support your conservation, research, or education goals.
- Access to job postings and other opportunities on the ISTS Opportunities Board.
- A voice in shaping the direction of ISTS: eligibility to vote in elections and by-law changes, and to nominate yourself or others for Board and Committee positions.
- Eligibility to nominate a fellow member for an ISTS Award, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field.
And much more to come...
Membership Rates
ISTS membership rates are priced to be affordable and accessible to members worldwide. Rates are set according to the income category of your country of primary residence, (as determined by the World Bank) with a 50% reduction for members residing outside high-income countries.
- $60/year — high-income countries
- $30/year — all other countries
Please click here to see the World Bank classifications to determine what rate you should pay.
The membership year runs from 1 October to 30 September. Memberships expire on 30 September each year regardless of when you join, so joining and renewing early gives you the full benefit of your membership year. For any issues with your membership, or if you do not have a credit card to pay for your membership, please email us.