World Turtle Day: May 23

May 23rd is “World Turtle Day”.

It was established in 2000 by the American NPO “American Tortoise Rescue”.

It is an anniversary to deepen understanding and protect sea turtles around the world.

Sea turtles live in the sea, but turtles on land are also eligible for this anniversary.

・References
– https://tama.wtf/jp/society/today/world-turtle-day
– World Turtle Day®