The 2020 Nesting Season has Begun!
May 1, 2020
Leatherback Crawl 04/21/2020
We're excited to report that today is the official start of the 2020 Turtle Nesting Season! But, since mama turtles don't have calendars, we've had a few nesters already so far this year. Leatherbacks and loggerheads to be specific. As of today, we've got 7 nests and several false crawls! Leatherbacks are usually the first to visit our beaches each year. They are the largest of all living turtles, reaching up to 7 feet in length and weighing up to 1,500 pounds. Leatherbacks are also deep divers, diving further than any other sea turtle. They've been recorded at depths of up to 4,000 feet and can hold their breath for over an hour. To learn more about Leatherback Sea Turtles, click here. To learn more about Loggerhead Sea Turtles, click here.
As the season has begun, we are beginning to conduct our morning patrols on the beach each day. And, as we humans are practicing social distancing, we remind you to keep a good distance from mama turtles coming to shore as well! If you see a sea turtle coming to nest on the beach, please stay far enough away not to disturb her. A mama turtle may get spooked and return to the water before laying her eggs. Thank you & welcome to the 2020 Nesting Season :)
As the season has begun, we are beginning to conduct our morning patrols on the beach each day. And, as we humans are practicing social distancing, we remind you to keep a good distance from mama turtles coming to shore as well! If you see a sea turtle coming to nest on the beach, please stay far enough away not to disturb her. A mama turtle may get spooked and return to the water before laying her eggs. Thank you & welcome to the 2020 Nesting Season :)
Take care & stay safe!
~Volusia/Flagler Turtle Patrol
~Volusia/Flagler Turtle Patrol
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13th Annual Turtle Fest
In light of the coronavirus, and for the health/safety of our community, the 2020 Turtle Fest has been postponed. It has been rescheduled for: August 8, 2020 
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Florida Sea Turtles
There are 5 species of sea turtles found along Florida's Beaches.
LOGGERHEADThe Loggerhead Turtle is the most common turtle on our beaches. She is named for her immense, block-like head and strong jaws.
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LEATHERBACKThe Leatherback Turtle is the largest turtle. She has a leathery shell, can reach up to 7 feet in length and weigh up to 1,500 pounds.
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GREENThe Green Turtle gets her name from the color of her fat. She is an herbivore, eating plants, sea grasses,
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HAWKSBILLThe Hawksbill Turtle has a beautiful, distinct carapace (shell). It is tortoiseshell in color and almost heart-shaped.
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KEMP'S RIDLEYThe Kemp's Ridley is the most endangered sea turtle in the world. She is relatively small, weighing less than 100 pounds.
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If you find a sick or injured 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.