Our beaches are an important nesting area for endangered sea turtles. Sharing the beach with sea turtles is a great privilege but we must take some measures to protect the turtles.

Artificial lighting can cause sea turtle hatchlings to die by straying away from the safety of the gulf. Please be extra careful to keep exterior lights out, as much as possible, and close the window treatments when interior lights are on. These measures should be taken from dusk to dawn during the nesting/hatching season – May1-Nov 1.

Also, any beach furniture (tents, chairs, etc.) taken to the beach should be removed at night. Bonfires and fireworks are not allowed on our beach.

By using these simple measures you can help save these sea turtles from extinction.

If you see sea turtle hatchlings call Bruce Drye immediately at 927 2103 – day or night or FWC at 1-888-404-3922!

Thanks and enjoy your stay at the uncommon Florida

Sea Turtles At Risk, Inc.

is a not-for-profit Florida Corporation and is dedicated to the protection and restoration of sea turtle nesting habitat in Franklin County. While STAR, Inc. applies for and receives grant money from USFWS for this mission, donations are always appreciated.

If you would like to donate your time or money to help us in our efforts to restore nesting habitat, please contact

Sea Turtles At Risk, Inc.

P.O. Box 597

Apalachicola, Fl. 32320

This website is maintained by Bruce Drye who is the Florida Marine Turtle Permit Holder on St. George Island and the Volunteer Coordinator for the St. George Island Volunteer Turtlers and a STAR Inc. board member.

bdrye1@gmail.com

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