Clearwater Marine Aquarium begins sea turtle nesting patrol

Clearwater Marine Aquarium begins sea turtle nesting patrol

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) launched its sea turtle nesting patrol on April 15, two weeks earlier than in previous decades. The decision aligns with updated guidance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. The agency states nesting begins on the Gulf Coast and north Florida beaches in April or May. During sea turtle nesting season, female sea turtles come to shore to lay their eggs on the beach.  The aquarium’s patrol team monitors a…

Daily Sea Turtle Nest Counts on the Texas Coast

Daily nesting reports from the Texas coast and Padre Island National Seashore. Three endangered sea turtle species – the critically endangered Kemp’s ridley and threatened loggerhead and green – return to the beaches of Texas and Mexico in April, May and June every year to lay their nests. Total numbers of nests found this year, by species and area, are courtesy of Dr. Donna Shaver, Texas Nesting Coordinator and presented by Turtle Island Restor…