It’s that time of year again to think about the sea
turtles and their nesting habits. Every year between
March 1st and October 31st Sea Turtle Nesting season
is in full swing here in Palm Beach County along all
of our 47 miles of beaches. During this time, you will
the beachfront. At least every other year, I like to write
about the plight of the sea turtles and the help that is
regulations set forth to help these large sea creatures
during this annual time period. So the next time you’re
on the beach and see those nets protecting the sea
ensure their survival every year. We play an important
role in making sure these gentle creatures survive
and prosper. Here is a list of guidelines to help you
understand what you need to do and what never to do
around turtles and their hatchlings.
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Turtles
ALWAYS:
Always throw away all foreign objects and debris
left behind on the beach in a beach trashcan
sea turtle’s path to and from the ocean
Always observe a nesting sea turtle from a distance
and from behind
Always look out for disoriented hatchlings on trails
and roads near the beach
Always turn your lights out near the beach or install
sea turtle-friendly lighting
Always bring weak or confused hatchlings to a local
sea turtle habitat (such as Loggerhead Marinelife
Center or Gumbo Limbo Nature Center), but only
when necessary
NEVER:
Never interact with or disrupt a nesting sea turtle
Never use lighting on the beach at night including
Never touch hatchlings on their way to the ocean
Never take any action for empty egg shells, or
exposed, un-hatched eggs
Never harm or harass sea turtles, their nests or
hatchlings
Never use shovels or picks to dig on the beach
during nesting season
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