By Aubry Forsyth Hurricanes are destructive forces of nature that impact humans and marine life, including sea turtles. Florida is no stranger to the devastation that hurricanes can cause. These storms impact sea turtles...
The 2020 Turtle Krawl 5K virtual event Sept. 12-15 offers participants the chance to come together to support sea turtle conservation while staying apart. Registration is still open for the Sea Turtle Preservation Society’s...
By Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Sea turtle hatchlings are beginning to appear on beaches throughout the Sunshine State, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking the public to help...
By Aubry Forsyth Sea turtles inhabit many areas along the Florida coast, and the Indian River Lagoon is one of those places. The 156 miles of the Indian River Lagoon, or IRL, include three...
Editor’s Note: The Sea Turtle Preservation Society was unable to offer guided night walks this summer due to covid-19 concerns, but some of our volunteers have offered to share their favorite night walk experiences...
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....
Editor’s Note: This is a press release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Please take a few moments to learn more about how these decals help manatee and sea turtle conservation efforts....
By Aubry Forsyth Sea turtle hatchlings face many obstacles on their journey to the sea. However, hatchlings have some adaptations that increase their chances for survival. One of the most noted adaptations is in...
Summer has arrived, and here in Central Florida that means both visitors and sea turtles are on our beaches. Each year during this time, our organization fields dozens of calls, messages and reports about...
Today on World Sea Turtle Day, the Sea Turtle Preservation Society would like to make sure sea turtles rescued locally will continue to have help nearby at the Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center....
