Sea Turtle Oversight Protection

Sea Turtle Oversight Protection From 2007 to 2025, S.T.O.P. volunteers have rescued over 300,000 disoriented sea turtle hatchlings from artificial light pollution. Support compliant businesses!

Red/Amber lights save sea turtles lives! Sea Turtle Oversight Protection (S.T.O.P.) nighttime survey volunteers monitor sea turtle nests in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. S.T.O.P. counts the number of hatchlings that emerge from each nest in real-time on the beach as it happens. This requires many months of long nights on the beach. Hatchlings that go east to the ocean are left alone. Hatchlings that d

isorient to lights are documented and recovered in buckets. Rescued hatchlings are released into the sea or taken to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton. We do this as volunteers.

Recently, S.T.O.P. was invited to Primer Microschool of Fort Lauderdale to present to grades 3-8 about sea turtle biolog...
05/28/2026

Recently, S.T.O.P. was invited to Primer Microschool of Fort Lauderdale to present to grades 3-8 about sea turtle biology, protection, and more on the many ways that they can work towards supporting sea turtle conservation in the future, so that they can inspire change in the next generation of leaders ahead. As every student took the Sea Turtle Protection Pledge as guardians of the sea, we loved every minute of it!

Recently, S.T.O.P. was invited to Primer Microschool of Fort Lauderdale to present to grades 3-8 about sea turtle biolog...
05/28/2026

Recently, S.T.O.P. was invited to Primer Microschool of Fort Lauderdale to present to grades 3-8 about sea turtle biology, protection, and more on the many ways that they can work towards supporting sea turtle conservation in the future, so that they can inspire change in the next generation of leaders ahead.

As every student took the Sea Turtle Protection Pledge as guardians of the sea, we loved every minute of it!

Before you take off on the water this Memorial Day weekend, stay alert for mating sea turtles and SLOW DOWN and check ou...
05/24/2026

Before you take off on the water this Memorial Day weekend, stay alert for mating sea turtles and SLOW DOWN and check out these Tips from .

Right now, sea turtles are actively mating in near-shore waters in South Florida, at the same time our waters are crowded with boats. Swipe through for 5 things every South Florida boater can do right now to help protect sea turtles while enjoying this . We promise it won't slow down your weekend to stay vigilant. It can save a life!

Get the full article here:
https://www.seaturtleop.org/post/while-boating-all-eyes-on-the-water

If you’ve ever watched a sea turtle hatchling race toward the ocean, you’ve witnessed a comeback story. 🐢Endangered Spec...
05/16/2026

If you’ve ever watched a sea turtle hatchling race toward the ocean, you’ve witnessed a comeback story. 🐢Endangered Species Day reminds us that the Endangered Species Act works!

It protects the wild spaces and wildlife we can’t imagine losing. In South Florida, sea turtles are among those species, and nesting season is already underway. Swipe to meet the three species S.T.O.P. works to protect on Florida’s beaches. Then join us! Volunteer, donate, or join us as a voice for the voiceless.

The Endangered Species Act is currently under attack. Contact your State and Federal representatives and tell them to defend it!

Find events near you at endangered.org/endangered-species-day

Sea turtles once followed the moonlight to the ocean. Now, they follow our city lights instead. 🌙Artificial lighting alo...
04/20/2026

Sea turtles once followed the moonlight to the ocean. Now, they follow our city lights instead. 🌙

Artificial lighting along Florida's coast disorients hatchlings every nesting season, pulling them away from the water and toward the road.

New data from Broward County's 2025 lighting season reveals both progress and urgent gaps on this subject, and what our community can do about it to help save sea turtles and their habitats along the coast of .

It's also the subject of "Lost in the Light", our upcoming documentary premiering April 24 at ArtServe.

But before you see the film, read the science behind it:

💡 Swap outdoor bulbs to turtle-safe amber
💡 Close curtains facing the beach after dark
💡 Turn off unnecessary lights March 1 – October 31

👉 Full blog: https://www.seaturtleop.org/post/the-light-between-life-and-loss
🎟 Premiere tickets: https://www.facebook.com/share/18g8CnFZm3/

04/13/2026

The ocean has a story to tell, and it starts after dark. 🌊🐢
Lost in the Light is a documentary from that takes you into the hidden world where artificial light disrupts nature and sea turtle hatchlings fight to find their way home.

This is your chance to witness it on the big screen, and meet the people behind the mission.

📅 April 24, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 ArtServe | 1350 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale

Here’s what the night looks like:
🥂 7:00 PM — Reception, raffle & S.T.O.P. Shop
🎬 7:30 PM — Film screening
🎙️ Live panel discussion to follow

🎟️ General Admission $20
⭐ VIP $40 (preferred seating + 2 drinks + 5 raffle tickets)

Purchase tickets using the link below, seats are limited.

https://www.seaturtleop.org/event-details/lost-in-the-light-film-premiere-presented-by-sea-turtle-oversight-protection

Tickets must be purchased by April 23. Day-of tickets available at the door.

This film is made possible by a grant from .

STOP ArtServe SeaTurtleFilm ConservationFilm

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3104 NE 9th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33304

Opening Hours

Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+19544040025

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https://www.seaturtleop.org/volunteer, https://www.seaturtleop.org/shop

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