The sea turtle database was started in 2020 as a central repository for all sea turtle tagging data and metadata. After many back and forth emails seeking mystery PIT and flipper tag IDs on the C-Turtle list-serve, a group of researchers saw the need for a more streamlined way to query, track, and share tagging data. Our goal is to increase the ease of data sharing and global collaboration to work towards inclusive and effective management of marine turtles.