Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Patrol

08/23/2025

Awesome tips from National Save The Sea Turtle Foundation!

Sea turtle hatchlings face numerous threats during their early life stages, and conservation guidelines emphasize protecting their natural behaviors and habitats to ensure survival. Hatchlings should emerge from the nest and crawl to the sea unimpeded, as this journey is crucial for imprinting on their natal beach, which aids in their return as adults for nesting.

Learn more ➡ https://savetheseaturtle.org/

08/23/2025

Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings can be identified by their light to dark gray or brown shells, dark brown flippers with white edges, and a faded yellow belly. They typically measure 4–5 cm (1.5–2 inches) in carapace (shell) length and weigh around 20 grams (less than an ounce). Photo credit Olive Ridley Project

Learn more ➡ https://savetheseaturtle.org/

08/22/2025

Tiny turtle, vast ocean. But size doesn’t define courage 💙

Safe travels little one 🫶

(*Activities conducted by authorized personnel under FWC MTP-033*)

08/02/2025

The public is invited to come watch us conduct a Nest Productivity Assessment on Nest 1! We will begin at 7:00pm tonight.

The nest is located just east of Navarre Beach pier. We suggest parking in the southeastern corner of the pier parking lot and walking out at the nearby path. We have attached a photo of the area’s map with a star signifying the nest’s location, an arrow over the beach path, and a green dot where we suggest parking.

We can’t wait to see you there!

07/27/2025

Check out this awesome shot from SEE Turtles!

Have you ever heard of a caruncle? It’s a temporary tooth-like structure that sea turtle hatchlings use to help break out of their eggshells. Also called an “egg tooth,” this structure is made of keratin and will fall off shortly after hatching! 🥚🐢

07/23/2025

We are FLIPPING out over our first green of the season! 😍🤸🏼‍♀️

We always delay announcing new nests for the protection of the hatchlings, but now we wanted you all to see this absolute MESS she made while nesting 🤣

This momma put in some serious work 🤯 While this is our only green nest so far this season, we’re always hopeful for a few more 😉

07/22/2025

It’s time for Turtle Tuesday’s Pop Quiz! 📝🤔

What species of hatchling is this?
(Bonus points if you can explain how you can tell the difference by certain characteristics!)

07/22/2025

You’ve GOT to check out this video sent to us by a beachgoer! 🤯 They witnessed a daytime nesting on Navarre Beach by a loggerhead sea turtle! 🩵

And they knew EXACTLY what do to do! Stay back at a distance, give her plenty of space and report the sighting to Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Patrol!

We are THRILLED that this turtle was able to lay her eggs without being disturbed! Thank you to all of the witnesses that allowed her to nest successfully and send us footage of this amazing moment!

⚠️ This is a good reminder that if you encounter a nesting sea turtle to PLEASE give her plenty of space, do not shine lights on her, do not approach her, and report your sighting to FWC as soon as possible!

Don’t worry momma, we’ll take good care of your babies 🩵😘