Jekyll Island launches live tracker for sea turtle nesting season

Sea turtle nesting season has commenced on Jekyll Island, allowing visitors a new interactive way to track conservation efforts.
WPTV-TV

Loggerhead turtle rescued by Martin County first responders

HUTCHINSON ISLAND, Fla. — First responders in Martin County rescued a sea turtle Monday morning. MCSO Sgt. Brian Tison, Deputy Andrew Palmese, Deputy Jose Garcia, Martin County Fire Rescue and FWC all ...

First sea turtle nests of 2026 reported in South Carolina

South Carolina’s 2026 sea turtle nesting season is officially underway, with the first two loggerhead sea turtle nests of the ...

Four sea turtles released in Orange Beach, active season predicted

Four sea turtles released at one time in Orange Beach is an indication of just how active this season will be.
WPBF

First responders help free loggerhead turtle stuck on rocky shoreline

A group first responders and good Samaritans came together to rescue a loggerhead sea turtle that was wedged between rocks on a Martin County beach Monday morning.The turtle was spotted along a rocky ...

Season’s 1st sea turtle nests discovered in Georgia, South Carolina

The first loggerhead sea turtle nests of the season have been found in Georgia and South Carolina, officials in both states ...
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First loggerhead sea turtle nests of South Carolina's 2026 season found

South Carolina’s 2026 sea turtle nesting season is underway, with the first two loggerhead nests of the year discovered on ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Florida sees record increase in loggerhead turtle nests. How about Sarasota, Manatee?

Florida set a record for loggerhead turtle nests, but how did Sarasota and Manatee counties fare? Preliminary data shows there have been 133,414 loggerhead nests in Florida as of Aug. 31, breaking the ...