Tips for Nesting Season in Florida!

As we approach nesting season in Florida (from May 1st to October 31st), we are all pretty eager and excited to help out Sea Turtles. If you happen to be in Florida during this time, We have tips for you!! Here are some very important dos and do-not's from Mote Marine Labrotory:


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Protecting sea turtles is important year ‘round — especially as Southwest Florida prepares for sea turtle nesting season, May 1-Oct. 31. Here are some tips to help clear the way for nesting turtles and their hatchlings:


Do:

• If you encounter a nesting turtle, remain quiet and observe from a distance
• Shield or turn off outdoor lights that are visible on the beach from May through October
• Close drapes after dark and put beach furniture far back from the water
• Fill in holes that may entrap hatchlings on their way to the water
• Place trash in its proper place

Do Not:

• Approach nesting turtles or hatchlings, make noise, or shine lights at turtles
• Use flashlights or fishing lamps on the beach
• Encourage a turtle to move while nesting or pick up hatchlings that have emerged and are heading for the water
• Use fireworks on the beach

Sea turtles are protected under federal law and any harassment or interference with a sea turtle, living or dead, is subject to penalty. If you witness anyone disturbing a turtle or find an injured or disoriented hatchling or adult, please notify agents with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922), the local sheriff’s department, and/or Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Program at 388-4331. If you find a dead or injured sea turtle, contact Mote’s Stranding Investigations Program at 988-0212.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Finishes in 5th Place in the FTI Challenge

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Finished 5th Place in the FTI Consulting

"We would like to thank everyone for visiting the website, and supporting your favorite charities. Even if your charity did not finish in the top three, you did your part to increase awareness for them and the FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge, an event that will give more than $1 million to all the charities involved – so really, everyone wins!"

I'd like to personally thank all who voted!! Your efforts are noted!! Thank you very much!! Be sure to stay tuned for more on Loggerhead Marinelife Center soon.

Thanks again, be sure to check back soon!

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Please Vote for Loggerhead Marinelife Center!!

Loggerhead Marinelife Center has been selected as one of 32 charities to participate in the 2012 FTI Great Charity Challenge. This year, there is a "Fan Favorite" component. The three organizations with the most votes will win a portion of $50,000 ($25,000 first-place, $12,500 second and third-place). Voting is open from now until the event on Friday, February 17th. All you have to do is click here - there's no registration required, no need to "like" a Facebook page, just a simple click!

http://www.ftigreatcharitychallenge.com/index/vote

Please take a moment to vote. Your vote counts!! They are currently in 4th place. To vote more than once, you may scroll down to the bottom of the web page when you reach the statistics page after you have voted. Simply click on 'back to poll' and do it again!! :)

Thank you very much on behalf of the loggerhead marinelife center!! The winnings will be announced on Saturday the 18th. :) Thank you!

Happy New year, Everyone!

Happy New Year, Everyone!! I wish you all the best for 2012. Hopefully, 2012 isn't just good for you and me, but for the turtles as well! Hopefully we have a good nesting season, and more... Let's all pray for the best!!

Welcome to Save our Sea Turtles!!

Welcome to the Save our Sea Turtles blog!! Here, you can learn about the amazing Sea Turtles, follow companies dedicated to save the sea turtles, and follow the story a young girl who has a passion for these animals. Enjoy the Blog!!