Case Study: Upwell achieves uninterrupted global sea turtle conservation during COVID-19 with Zoom Video Communications

Upwell Uses Zoom to Continue Global Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts Amid COVID-19

Upwell is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting sea turtles across their ocean migrations, which requires close coordination among scientists, agencies, fishermen, and local communities worldwide. When COVID-19 halted travel and in-person meetings, Upwell faced the challenge of sustaining collaboration, mentoring, and field coordination—often in remote locations with limited connectivity.

Upwell turned to Zoom to keep teams connected, using its reliable, secure, and intuitive meetings for face-to-face conversations, screen-sharing migration maps, and real-time field updates. The platform democratized stakeholder engagement, enabled global mentoring and collaboration, and allowed Upwell to continue proactive conservation work and community participation despite pandemic restrictions.

Upwell

George Shillinger

Executive Director