Suzan Lakhan Baptiste helped end leatherback turtle slaughter in her community . But Baptiste persisted , and a prestigious award from the United Nations Environment Program helped validate her efforts . Her nonprofit Nature Seekers promotes turtle conservation throughout the Caribbean . The group 's efforts contribute to eco-tourism in the area . Hide Caption Nominations are open at CNN.com/Heroes .
Suzan Lakhan Baptiste helped end leatherback turtle slaughter in her community . Her nonprofit Nature Seekers promotes turtle conservation throughout the Caribbean . The group 's efforts contribute to eco-tourism in the area . Hide Caption Nominations are open at CNN.com/Heroes .