THEY’RE HERE
While a lot of uncertainty can be found in our human lives right now, sea turtles are doing what they have been doing for more than 100 million years. Just as it does each...
Tagged: loggerhead
Nesting numbers on record pace
Our survey volunteers are keeping extra busy this season, and nesting activity continues at a record pace. As of July 31, teams had documented 513 loggerhead nests, five green nests and three leatherback nests...
Which sea turtle nested on the beach?
By Caitlin Calabrese Beachgoers can use more than just tracks to tell what sea turtle species have been on the beach. Our Brevard nesting sea turtles also exhibit differences in nesting behaviors. Observing clues...
New nesting numbers
This year’s sea turtle nesting season has gotten off to a fast start for loggerheads in our survey area. As of July 2, our STPS nesting survey volunteers have recorded 100 more nests in...
LET’S SHELL-EBRATE WORLD SEA TURTLE DAY
By Susan Skinner As the sun rises over the ocean, waves break gently on the shore and a soft, salty breeze blows. The dawn’s pinkish light quickly gives way to brighter rays that illuminate...
Nesting numbers adding up
Our STPS nesting survey teams continue to be on the beach each day as the sun rises. More loggerhead sea turtle nests and false crawls are being seen by the volunteers. To date, the...
Nesting survey numbers
Our STPS nesting survey volunteers have been on the beach for several weeks now. So far this season, two leatherback sea turtle nests and five loggerhead nests have been recorded on our section of...
THEY’RE HERE
During sea turtle nesting season, STPS survey volunteers are on the beach each morning at sunrise. In the past 10 days, teams have begun to report nesting activity in our survey area. As of...
