Green Sea Turtles

In a rarity, a green sea turtle appears to have survived for a year in a freshwater pond near Tarpon Cove. If not placed there recently, the turtle as a hatchling was possibly swept inland by Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and found a way to survive in the freshwater. After a check-up, the turtle was released into a nearby saltwater estuary

Juvenile green sea turtle, perhaps blown inland by Hurricane Ian, found thriving in freshwater pond

Tom Bayles

Young green sea turtle found in a freshwater retention pond near RV park in Fort Myers.The discovery of the year-old sea turtle matches one-year mark since Hurricane Ian

University helps keep sea turtles research safe from Hurricane Ian

Tom Bayles

Sea turtle nests in the sand on Sanibel Island hatch at nearly twice the rate as clutches on Captiva Island, and a long-term study to find out why was kept from a setback when Florida Gulf Coast University stepped in when Hurricane Ian crossed Cuba and moved toward the sister barrier islands in late September.Scientists from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation have been monitoring myriad environmental conditions in dozens of nests on both islands trying to figure out what’s going on.

Mote's sea turtle activities are conducted under Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Marine Turtle Permits 155, 216, 027, 054, 070, 048, 126, and 028, and all turtle images were acquired under conditions not harmful to this or other turtles while conducting authorized research.

As the Earth heats up, male sea turtle hatchlings could become more rare

Cathy Carter

As intense heat becomes more common around the world, the potential threat to biodiversity increases. One species at particular risk to a warming climate is found on the beaches of Florida.

Kelly Sloan is Coastal Wildlife Director at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. She is monitoring a new sea turtle nest on the beach.

Here's What You Need to Know About Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Tara Calligan

Sea Turtle nesting season in Southwest Florida runs from April 15 through October 31, which means it’s beginning to wind down. Find out what it takes to monitor and help protect the large marine reptiles.

Turtle eggs at Canova Beach, Brevard County, after Hurricane Dorian.

Turtle Nests Take Big Hit From Hurricane Dorian

Matt Peddie

Hurricane Dorian’s high water washed away more than 8,000 sea turtle nests along part of Brevard County’s coast. University of Central Florida...

Green Sea Turtles Experiencing Abundant Nesting Season

John Davis

While nesting numbers of endangered green sea turtles in Florida can vary from year to year, the broader trend over the past few decades shows a marked…

Tumors Plague Indian River Lagoon Turtles, And Researchers Want To Know Why

There's a new effort to determine why green sea turtles in the Indian River Lagoon are covered with tumors. Nearly half of the green sea turtles in the…

As Nesting Season Begins, FWC Wants Public's Help To Continue Keeping Sea Turtles Safe

Sascha Cordner

Turtle nesting season is underway, and Florida wildlife officials are urging the public to be cautious of the sea creatures during this crucial time.

Environment

Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins May First

John Davis

Sea Turtle nesting season officially begins May1 in Southwest Florida. Experts are reminding residents and visitors to observe ordinances designed to…

Environment

Green Sea Turtles Making Comeback in Southwest Florida

John Davis

Sea Turtle nesting season is winding down in Southwest Florida beach monitors say it’s been an especially good year for endangered Green Sea Turtles.Sea…