St. George Island Sea Turtle Patrol

St. George Island Sea Turtle Patrol Protecting & monitoring sea turtles nesting on St. George Island, Florida. Located on the northern Gulf coast, St. The St.

We are an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to conservation education, and protecting nesting sea turtles and hatchlings through daily beach patrols, and nest monitoring. George Island hosts one of the highest numbers of nesting loggerhead turtles. George Island Volunteer Turtlers monitor and protect this population each year.

Windy but such a beautiful sunrise
06/05/2026

Windy but such a beautiful sunrise

06/05/2026

Godspeed Salami!
Gulf Specimins Marine Lab, release of Salami a juvenile green sea turtle
on SGI today.

🐢✂️ We know everyone is excited to see their turtle tags on the nests, so we recruited some extra help!A huge thank you ...
06/05/2026

🐢✂️ We know everyone is excited to see their turtle tags on the nests, so we recruited some extra help!

A huge thank you to Janeen’s momma, who has joined the tag-cutting crew! 💚

The turtles are keeping us busy, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! 🌊🐢😊

🌅💙 What a sky this morning!A beautiful reminder that every sunrise brings a fresh start, new possibilities, and another ...
06/05/2026

🌅💙 What a sky this morning!

A beautiful reminder that every sunrise brings a fresh start, new possibilities, and another chance to do something amazing. ☀️✨🐢💚
No filter no edits just the Good Lord’s creation.

🐢💚 A Few Friendly Turtle Tips from the SGI Sea Turtle Patrol 💚🐢We are so excited that you're following along with our ne...
06/04/2026

🐢💚 A Few Friendly Turtle Tips from the SGI Sea Turtle Patrol 💚🐢

We are so excited that you're following along with our nesting season. Every nest and every little turtle name tag, means so much to us.

Please remember that much of St. George Island is private property, so be respectful of homeowners and always use public beach walkovers to access the beach.

✨ Help us keep our beaches turtle-friendly:

Keep the beach Clean, Flat, and Dark
Fill in holes and knock down sandcastles before you leave
Take all trash and belongings with you
Turn off or minimize lights at night

🐢 If you're lucky enough to see a nesting mama turtle, you've witnessed something truly special!

Give her plenty of space and remember:

STOP • DROP • ACT LIKE A ROCK!

Stay behind her, remain quiet, and stay out of her line of sight. Please do not use flash photography, as it can disturb her nesting process.

🔦 If you absolutely need a flashlight, please use a turtle-friendly red light. The wonderful folks at the St. George Island Lighthouse Gift Shop carry red flashlights designed to be safer for sea turtles. Better yet, try enjoying the beach without a light and take in the breathtaking stars above the Gulf!

💚 We are just as excited for you to see your name on a turtle nest marker as you are! Every tag is hand-cut, then laminated, and made with lots of love by our volunteers.

📸 Feel free to visit your adopted nest and take photos, but please remember that sea turtles and their nests are federally protected. You may photograph your nest marker, but please do not touch the nest, place anything around it, or disturb the nesting area in any way.

Together, we can help give these incredible animals the best chance for success. Thank you for supporting sea turtle conservation and for helping us protect St. George Island's nesting mothers and hatchlings! 🌊🐢💚

Happy Turtle Season! 🐢✨🌅

🌊🐢 WOO HOO! 🐢🌊It may be a CRAZY windy day on the beach, but that isn’t stopping us! We’ve been out putting up more Adopt...
06/03/2026

🌊🐢 WOO HOO! 🐢🌊

It may be a CRAZY windy day on the beach, but that isn’t stopping us! We’ve been out putting up more Adopt-a-Nest turtle tags today! 💚

If you’ve recently adopted a nest, keep an eye on your inbox! 📧 You should be receiving an email soon letting you know your turtle has officially been placed on a nest. We love seeing your names out on the beach helping support these amazing sea turtles and their future hatchlings!

Thank you all for your incredible support of the SGI Sea Turtle Patrol. Every adoption helps make a difference! 💚🐢

More adoption turtles have been hung 💚🐢 thank you everyone! You will also receive an email pictures. And keep an eye out...
06/03/2026

More adoption turtles have been hung 💚🐢 thank you everyone! You will also receive an email pictures. And keep an eye out for your adoption certificates in the mail! The first batch was sent Monday!

06/02/2026

💚🐢 Every morning, I am reminded how incredibly blessed I am to call this little piece of paradise home.

Watching the sun rise, feeling the sand beneath my feet, and discovering fresh sea turtle tracks winding up the beach never gets old. Each track tells a story of a mama turtle’s journey and reminds me what a privilege it is to help protect these amazing animals.

Grateful for the beautiful sunrises, the dedicated volunteers, and the opportunity to witness these magical moments every day. Paradise truly is a little sweeter during turtle season. 🌅🐢💚


Adoption tags going up! 💚🐢
06/02/2026

Adoption tags going up! 💚🐢

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Eastpoint, FL
32328

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