There are a lot of great web sites out there that can teach you all about terrapins from their biology and life history, to their role in estuarine systems, to the threats they face, and ways that we can protect them.

This list below is just a bare sample of what's available. Some of these are our members' web sites and some are just great resources, listed in alphabetical order.

Please contact us if you have any questions or suggestions. Thanks!

Chesapeake Bay Program Interesting facts about terrapins		Diamondback Terrapin Working Group Make sure to visit their bibliography page		MD DNR Fisheries Service See the links in the upper right hand corner for more info		Mid-Atlantic Turtle &Tortoise Society, Inc. A sponsor of The Terrapin Petition, this group also has an adoption/rehabilitation component
The National Aquarium in Baltimore Visit their diamondback terrapin page		The Terrapin Institute An unaffiliated group that has been working to protect Maryland's terrapins for many years		The Tortoise Reserve Hard to come by and neat information about terrapins		The Wetlands Institute Located in Southern New Jersey, this organization has rallied community involvement for terrapin conservation
Other great groups in our area:
Coastal Conservation Association Maryland This volunteer group of recreational fishermen works to conserve the fish populations that are so important to MD's ecology & economy		The Horseshoe Crab This beautiful site teaches you about these amazing ancient mariners (that have a similar life history to terrapins and are equally threatened throughout their range).		Maryland Conservation Council A great assemblage of conservation organizations in Maryland that are working to imporve the state of MD's natural resources		Seafood Watch Guide This neat wallet-sized guide lists the most sustainable and healthiest seafood choices available. Just by being informed consumers, we can each protect the health of our oceans!