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Sea Turtle Nesting Season is May 1 through Oct. 31

Sea turtles spend most of their lives at sea, but each year beginning in May, the females crawl ashore in the darkness of night on local beaches to dig a nest and lay their eggs. Also at night, several weeks later, the hatchlings burst from their nest and immediately scramble toward the water. Moving quickly from nest to sea is critical for their survival.​​ 

​Additional Information:

• ​​The Issue of Lights
• Other Hazards
• Sea Turtle Conservancy Outreach Materials
  
• For more information...​

 Helpful Websites: 

• Sea Turtles: Species of the World
  
• Sea Turtle Tracking: Active Sea Turtles
  
• Education and Outreach Programs
  

Printable Brochures & Guides:

• Sea Turtle Conservation Brochure
• Sea Turtle Conservation Guide
• Facts About Sea Turtles & Beaches
• Facts About Sea Turtles & Raccoons
• Sea Grape Trimming & Sea Turtles
  
• Sea Turtles & Lighting
  
• FWC Sea Turtle Lighting Guidelines
• FWC Understanding, Assessing, and Resolving Light-Pollution Problems on Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches