explore | Nature
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 41
many sea turtles and their nests checkered
along the beachfront. At least every other year,
I like to write about the plight of the sea turtles
and the help that is given to them in the county.
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to help these large sea creatures reproduce that
this annual time period. So the next time you’re
on the beach and see those nets protecting the
made to ensure their survival every year. We play
an important role in making sure these gentle
creatures survive and prosper. Please, read this
article and see what you can do to help.
With help from Loggerhead Marinelife Center
in Juno Beach and Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
in Boca Raton, we will try to help you understand
all that it takes to help the sea turtle, their nests
and their safe return to the ocean here in Palm
Beach County. Loggerhead Marinelife Center itself
maintains and patrols 9.5 miles of beach along
the Tequesta, Jupiter and Juno Beach coastline.
The center has established this helpful “DO” and
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