06/01/2026
Beachgoers can help minimize human-made obstacles for sea turtle hatchlings by keeping the beach clean, dark and flat.
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National Save The Sea Turtle Foundation
The National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation supports sea turtle research in the US and abroad.
Since 1987, the National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation has worked tirelessly to provide educational programming, promote public awareness of Florida’s marine ecosystems, and support sea turtle research both in United States and abroad. The Foundation is dedicated to assisting those who devote endless hours in the battle to understand and preserve the marine environment, and invites you to learn more about this important work.
06/01/2026
06/01/2026
Sea turtle hatchlings face significant obstacles from the moment they emerge from the nest, including predation by birds, raccoons, crabs, and fish, as well as physical barriers like plastic debris, fishing nets, and deep holes dug by beachgoers.
05/30/2026
Hawksbill sea turtles play a critical role in maintaining the health of coral reefs specifically by eating sponges. Because sponges can grow rapidly, they often outcompete and suffocate slower-growing corals if left unchecked. By consuming vast quantities of sponges—an adult hawksbill can eat up to 1,200 lbs per year—these turtles prevent sponge overgrowth, creating necessary space for corals to settle, breathe, and flourish.
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05/30/2026
You can help us keep the good work going! Your contributions, whether it be a personal or corporate sponsorship, adopt-a-Hawksbill, or even long-term gift, allows us to steer resources to where they're needed most for the effective recovery of sea turtles and a healthy ocean environment in Florida and beyond.
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05/29/2026
On average, a female sea turtle lays 110 eggs in a single nest (clutch), though this number varies significantly by species. During one nesting season, females typically produce between 2 to 8 nests, with each nest laid approximately two weeks apart.
05/28/2026
Since 1987, we have worked tirelessly to provide educational programming, promote public awareness, and support sea turtle research in the U.S. and abroad. Your contribution is critical to our continued conservation success. Thank you!
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05/28/2026
Green sea turtles are keystone herbivores that maintain seagrass meadows through rotational grazing, a behavior that structurally alters the ecosystem to enhance its health and biodiversity. By eating seagrass blades near the sediment surface and repeatedly re-grazing new growth, turtles remove old, pathogen-susceptible tissue and stimulate increased leaf growth and turnover, which maximizes the meadow's nutritional value and light-harvesting potential.
05/27/2026
A false crawl is a non-nesting emergence where a female sea turtle ascends the beach but returns to the ocean without depositing eggs. This behavior accounts for approximately 50% of all nesting attempts, though rates can fluctuate significantly by year and location.
Primary Causes
▪️Dry sand that cannot support an egg chamber or unsuitable sand moisture, slope, and elevation.
▪️ Artificial lighting, human presence, noise, beach furniture, and construction debris.
▪️ Presence of predators or physical obstructions like thick roots.
Learn more ➡ https://savetheseaturtle.org/
05/27/2026
False crawls represent a significant energy expenditure for females, who typically nest only every two to three years. However, turtles generally possess a strong biological drive and will often return to the beach within one to two nights to successfully nest elsewhere. Monitoring these events helps conservationists identify threats like light pollution, beach erosion, or predators.
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