SEA TURTLES AND STORMS
The first hurricane expected to impact Brevard County this year is on its way, and STPS knows that many of you are concerned about the nests, hatchlings and nesting adult turtles on our beaches....
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From egg to hatchling
By Kim Seidl Before sea turtle hatchlings embark on their incredible ocean adventure, they must first survive the delicate process of development. Before the Egg: Mature, female sea turtles vary in frequency of reproduction....
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...
