The Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service announces the closure of 53 state parks across the state. State parks are being closed to ensure visitor safety. Please call before you go! Source: OrmondBeachObserver.com Use the above source link to...
Since its start in 2012, The Naked Turtle White Rum has proudly partnered with the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) to keep these magnificent and friendly creatures from extinction. For every bottle made, The Naked Turtle saves a sea turtle through a donation to the STC....
A rehabilitated green sea turtle has been fitted with a satellite tracking transmitter and released off the Florida Keys. The reptile was treated at the Keys-based Turtle Hospital after being entangled in fishing gear. Argus, as the turtle was known to hospital staff,...
It’s become one of our region’s most celebrated events. The Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) kicks off its 10th annual Tour de Turtles with a pair of loggerhead turtle releases on Sunday, July 30th, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Barrier Island Sanctuary.ring Up for...
Whitney the sea turtle returned to the Atlantic Ocean on Friday, but only after making a left turn and getting a little assist up and over a sandbar. A crowd of more than 900 people gathered on the sand to watch as the 280-pound loggerhead turtle was lowered to the...
As frothy waves crashed off of Coquina Beach, Eliza Ann waited to return to sea while her babies sat in a sandy nest. The loggerhead sea turtle was found late Monday night by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch volunteers, who approached her after she laid her eggs, sat...
