The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center conserves and protects sea turtles through protecting nesting female turtles, their nests, and their hatchlings; rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sick and injured sea turtles; educating the public about the plight of sea turtles and the threat of their extinction; and providing learning opportunities for students of biology, wildlife conservation, and veterinary medicine from around the world. KBSTRRC is located in Surf City and on Topsail Island, North Carolina.