Loggerhead nesting is picking up! Loggerhead sea turtles are the most common species that nest on Florida’s beaches. So, if you spot a sea turtle track on the beach, there’s a high chance it was from a loggerhead! Some typical loggerhead crawl characteristics to look for include: - Alternating “comma” or “C” shaped flipper marks. As loggerheads crawl up and down the beach, their rear flippers leave a distinct indentation in the sand. - A smoothed track center with no tail-drag. Nesting loggerhea

Rehabilitated Loggerhead Turtle Released Back Into Sea Off Key West

Pt.3 Harlow the Loggerhead sea... - The Turtle Hospital

We released an adult, male loggerhead sea turtle, nicknamed “Steve”, back into the Gulf of Mexico, after successful recovery at Mote’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital 🐢🎉 “Steve” was outfitted with a satellite tag by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch, which provides vital conservation information. “Steve” washed ashore in Lee County in March and was transported to the Hospital. Upon arrival, the turtle was lethargic and initial observations suggested the turtle was affected by toxins from red t

A follower sent us this great video of a loggerhead sea turtle returning to the ocean after nesting this morning on Vero Beach in Florida 🐢🏝️☀️ | Sea Turtle Conservancy