The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to: ~ The conservation and protection of all species of marine turtles both in the water and on the beach; ~ The rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick and injured sea turtles; ~ Informing and educating the public regarding the plight of all sea turtles and the threat of their extinction; and ~ Providing an experiential learning site for students of biology, wildlife conservation, and/or veterinary medicine from around the world.