Florida Coastal Conservancy
Home of the St. Joseph Peninsula Turtle Patrol and the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center.
What's Happening Now
Florida Coastal Conservancy
2 days ago
Happy 1st Day of Sea Turtle Nesting Season! We are off to the races on St. Joseph Peninsula with the arrival of our first nest this morning! We're all hoping this rather early nest is a sign of good things to come... We'll be sharing our shores with momma and baby turtles from May through October, and it's up to all of us to do our part: help clear the way at the end of the day by keeping lights off, removing all beach equipment, and filling holes and leveling sand sculptures. Let's make this a safe and successful season for all who visit our beautiful beaches.
St. Joseph Peninsula Turtle Patrol & Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center
Through our interactions with visitors to the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center, beach-goers during nesting season, and inquirers from around the world, we are working hard to educate the public about the importance of sea turtles and the ways we all can help them.
Leave No Trace & Keep Lights Off
Help our visiting sea turtles at night:
- Clear the way at the end of the day by removing all beach equipment.
- Fill in holes and level sand sculptures.
- Turn lights off or use turtle-friendly red lights.
- Our sea turtles dig the beach CLEAN, FLAT, and DARK.
Visit Us at The Turtle Center
Come visit the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center!
Port St. Joe, FL
11:30 - 4:30pm EST