Dr. James Spotila, chairman of The Leatherback Trust awarded a lifetime achievement award to Robin Scott, accepted by her son Ray Scott. The Leatherback Trust is an international non-profit dedicated to saving sea turtles. The organization’s leader praised her dedication to preserve and protect turtles and marine life. Robin educated thousands of children and adults through an annual catch and release program, the plaque states. Robin took care of the young turtles, many brought in by families. She raised them over many summers and released them in the early fall, at Margate Funfest. Robin passed away in December 2021. Her son Ray Scott is now heading up the iconic Margate bait, tackle store and marina. About a dozen hatchings are now in his care.
