What’s a washback?
With the approach of Eta, post-hatchling sea turtles are being washed in along with the sargassum seaweed on Brevard County beaches. These little guys, commonly called washbacks, hatched earlier in the summer and swam...
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: GERRY BURKE
By Megan Maynard Our STPS Volunteer Spotlight of the Month is Geraldine (Gerry) Burke. Gerry has been a valued volunteer for 16 years. Prior to retiring and moving to Melbourne, she worked as a...
Volunteer Q&A: Beach Cleanup, STERP and other programs
So you’d like to volunteer with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society? We’re here to help you get started. This week, we are continuing to feature information about each of our programs and the volunteer...
STPS’ NEW VEHICLE WRAP!
STPS’ NEW VEHICLE WRAP! STPS received a 50/50 grant from the Sea Turtle Conservancy for the purchase and adaptation of a vehicle. Our new vehicle will be used to transport sea turtles throughout Florida...
STPS GAINS A NEW VEHICLE!
STPS GAINS A NEW VEHICLE! STPS received a 50/50 grant from the Sea Turtle Conservancy for the purchase and adaptation of a vehicle. Our new vehicle will be used to transport sea turtles throughout...
WATCH OUT FOR WASHBACKS!
WATCH OUT FOR WASHBACKS! The east coast of Florida is getting a lot of sargassum sea weed washing up on the beaches. This means that we’re also getting post-hatchlings sea turtles washing in with...
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: DAVE CHENEY By Andrea Jackson
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: DAVE CHENEY By Andrea Jackson This month’s volunteer spotlight shines on Dave Cheney who has been with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society (STPS) since 2008. When speaking with Dave, it becomes quickly...
STPS IN THE NEWS – CHECK THIS OUT!
CHECK THIS OUT! This is a great article in Florida Today on the collaboration between Port Canaveral and STPS. Nice read! https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/port-canaveral-expands-sea-turtle-rescue-efforts/ar-BBMbw09
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