June is already adding up to be a busy month for our Sea Turtle Stranding Team, with some amazing rescues from the Navarre Beach Pier! As of late May we have already rescued 17 beautiful sea turtles that were hooked/entangled on fishing line. If you accidentally hook a sea turtle please do NOT cut your line or try to reel in the turtle. If you are on the Navarre Pier, immediately contact the pier stranding team at 850-565-0279 or notify pier personal. They have been trained and will have the pro

Did you know that 47% of the nesting beaches of the Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) in the Mediterranean are located in Greece? Despite their ancient lineage, these magnificent creatures face a modern-day struggle for survival. Today, all seven species of sea turtles are listed as "endangered," underscoring the urgent need for #conservation efforts. Operation Ghost Farm, taking place in the western waters of Greece, is dedicated to preserving the vital habitat upon which majestic sea tur

Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! Today we celebrate, "Sustaining all life on Earth." Our PhD led research biologists monitor one of the most densely nested loggerhead sea turtle beaches in the world and work tirelessly to protect nesting leatherback, green, and loggerhead sea turtles. It's estimated that over 1.35 million sea turtle hatchlings were produced on our 9.5 mile stretch of beach last nesting season! Our beaches are a critical habitat for these nesting and hatching sea turtles, making it vital

Zero time wasted. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service captured this loggerhead sea turtle hatchling making its way from the nest where it was born straight to the ocean at Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. "Instinct kicks in fast," the USFWS wrote. #SeaTurtle #Turtle #Loggerhead #Earth #Nature #Ocean | Environmental Defense Fund