Sea turtle nest

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We understand that sea turtle nesting season is a fascinating experience, so we've broken it down and compiled a list of everything you may need to know about turtle nesting season on Tybee Island.

The journey of a sea turtle is incredible. Adult sea turtles travel thousands of miles to go back and forth between feeding and nesting areas! The mother is able to find her way back to the same beach that she was born on in order to dig her nest and lay around 100 eggs. Here…

Nido de tortugas marinas en Eagle Beach

Three months ago, we shared the story of two loggerhead sea turtles that lumbered ashore under the cover of darkness to lay their eggs on the beach by Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Lots of sea turtles nest like this elsewhere in Florida, but these

Sea turtle nest on Holden Beach N.C. Protected by a wire cage.

Space for Sea Turtles Florida’s Space Coast is a sea turtle’s paradise, with 72 miles of coastline, there’s plenty of space for these incredible marine Sea turtle nesting season is March 1 - October 31. Learn how you can safely see sea turtles and protect them while they make their yearly journey.

Only one out of 1,000 sea turtle hatchlings will grow up to be adults. Some sea turtles can lay more than 100 eggs each time they nest. However, a lot of things can stop a sea turtle from laying he…