Marine turtles, despite their global distribution and ecological significance, face severe threats to their populations, primarily due to human activities such as illegal trade, habitat destruction, and incidental capture in fishing gear. Over the past three decades, the protection and conservation of sea turtles, particularly in India, have garnered increasing attention from government bodies, NGOs, and the public. However, incidental capture in fishing gear, particularly in trawl nets, poses a significant threat to turtle populations. Trawling, which indiscriminately captures non-target species, often leads to high mortality rates in sea turtles, with drownings and traumatic injuries occurring during capture. To mitigate this issue, the Turtle Excluder Device (TED) was developed, which allows large marine animals, including sea turtles, to escape from trawl nets unharmed. This review highlights the importance of TEDs in sea turtle conservation and the need for continued efforts to integrate selective fishing practices to protect endangered marine species.