Sea Turtle Season

May to October is the time for nesting and hatching. If you are lucky, you may witness one of these amazing events. Because of the current beach ordinances and recent conservation efforts, the turtle population is rising, and the chance of witnessing the laying or hatching of turtles has increased too.

Sea Turtles on the Beach

Size: Adults can have a carapace (shell) length of 2.5 to 3.5 feet and weigh up to 350 lbs. Average Life Span: 47-67 years Nesting Season: May-October Peak Nesting Time: Late June through early July Typical Incubation Time: 48-55 Days Four species of sea turtles can be found on Escambia County beaches.

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So what can you do? Follow all the beach rules to make sure you are more friend than foe to these amazing visitors to the beach.

Threats & Obstructions

Sea turtle populations are declining worldwide through many threats; most of which are man-made. Coastal development, commercial fishing, climate change and illegal harvesting are just a few. Because of their slow rate of reproduction, populations have a hard time keeping up with the pressures facing them.

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Leave No Trace

• Turn off unnecessary exterior lights to keep from confusing or frightening the turtles. 
• Never leave chairs or tents on the beach overnight. The patrol will likely remove it anyway. You risk a fine from the patrol and a bill for replacement cost from the owners.
• Knock down any sandcastles and fill holes before you leave to avoid trapping turtles. 
• Stay away from marked nests. 
• Properly dispose of all food and trash.
• Report any "Leave No Trace" issue or infraction HERE.

To report someone disturbing a sea turtle nest or an injured, dead or harassed sea turtle call Wildlife Alert 888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922) or report it online. Cellular phone users can also call *FWC or #FWC, or send a text to Tip@MyFWC.com.

For online reporting, click below:

Wildlife Alert

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