Our GALLERY features informative articles, links and pictures. Use the back button to return here or simply click the Gallery Links button on the left of each page. Some Gallery topics have more than one page; on those pages scroll all the way down and click the green hyperlink at the bottom of the page to continue.
   
 
FWC Marine Turtle Program page
 
Disorientations
Pictures of what happens when hatchlings are lured the wrong way by artificial lighting, plus some statistics.
 
Volusia County Sea Turtle Program
Weekly county-wide nesting summary, plus info on beachfront lighting and Washback Watchers. Click on Get Involved for a link to The Marine Science Center (a great place to see live sea turtles!).
 
Fibropapilloma Green Turtle
Turtle suffering from this affliction found here in Ormond Beach.
 
Disorientations
Pictures of what happens when hatchlings are lured the wrong way by artificial lighting, plus some statistics.
 
Going Home
Photos of what a first emergence looks like, plus some hatchlings about to embark on their long journey seaward.
 
Hurricanes, Rough Surf and Washbacks
Hurricane season is in full force just as our hatchlings are trying to make their way out to sea. Plus Hurricane damage photos.
 
Obstacles
3 pages of pictures of some of the things our sea turtles have encountered during nesting season, including catamarans and cabanas.
 
Trash
Photos of what happens when trash is not collected in a timely manner.
 
Morning Patrol
It's not all hard work! Some of the sights enjoyed by our early morning volunteers.
 
Sunrises
Over 40 images of beautiful sunrises from our area.
 
 
   
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