Thank you for joining us!
Updated: April 12, 2019
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Thank you to everyone who came out for the 12th Annual Turtle Fest on April 6 ! It was wonderful to see so many happy faces and the weather was beautiful. Your support helps us to protect the sea turtles during their nesting season. We thank you and the turtles thank you! And, a big THANK YOU also goes out to all of this year's sponsors (listed below). Next step... turtle nesting season officially begins on May 1!
~ The Volusia/Flagler Turtle Patrol |
2019 Turtle Fest Photos
Click here to see photos from the 2019 Turtle Fest.
Click here to see photos from the 2019 Turtle Fest.
2019 Turtle Fest Sponsors
Please support our 2019 Turtle Fest sponsors listed below! They help make morning turtle patrols possible.
Please support our 2019 Turtle Fest sponsors listed below! They help make morning turtle patrols possible.
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Leatherback Sea Turtle nests at Gamble Rogers!
We were happy to hear that a mama Leatherback Sea Turtle came to shore to nest at the end of March near Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area. They've posted some great pics on their Facebook page. Click here to view them!
Leatherback Sea Turtles are the first turtles to nest on our beaches. They typically nest from March to July. Leatherbacks are also the largest of all the sea turtles, weighing up to 1,500 pounds and growing up to 7 feet or more in length. The largest leatherback ever recorded weighed just over 2,000 pounds and was 10 feet long! In comparison, the loggerhead sea turtle weighs about 300 pounds and is approximately 3 feet long. The shell of the leatherback is unlike that of any other sea turtle. Rather than being hard and bony, it's flexible, rubbery, and leather-like... hence it's name!
Leatherback Sea Turtles are the first turtles to nest on our beaches. They typically nest from March to July. Leatherbacks are also the largest of all the sea turtles, weighing up to 1,500 pounds and growing up to 7 feet or more in length. The largest leatherback ever recorded weighed just over 2,000 pounds and was 10 feet long! In comparison, the loggerhead sea turtle weighs about 300 pounds and is approximately 3 feet long. The shell of the leatherback is unlike that of any other sea turtle. Rather than being hard and bony, it's flexible, rubbery, and leather-like... hence it's name!
Updated: April 1, 2019
If you come across a nesting sea turtle on our beaches, please keep your distance and do not disturb her.
She may become spooked and return to the water before laying her eggs.
She may become spooked and return to the water before laying her eggs.
If you find a sick, injured or cold-stunned sea turtle, please do not place it back in the water.
Call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922) for assistance.
Call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922) for assistance.