sea turtle nesting season

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As the Earth heats up, male sea turtle hatchlings could become more rare

Cathy Carter

As intense heat becomes more common around the world, the potential threat to biodiversity increases. One species at particular risk to a warming climate is found on the beaches of Florida.

A photograph titled "Baja Morning" by George Garcia, who is a photographer and a trauma surgeon at the Ryder Trauma Center with Jackson Health System in Miami. His artwork will be featured in the Coconut Grove Art Festival 2022.

Stories from our ancestors, Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Wildlife Thursday: Sea turtles

Leslie Ovalle Atkinson

Losing a high school can be a big issue for a community. That’s what happened to a small Black community in the '60s with Attucks High School. One of South Florida's biggest arts festivals is back. And it’s Wildlife Thursday and we’re talking about sea turtles and the role you can play to help these beautiful sea creatures.

Florida's Gas Supply, State Wants Sea Turtle Rescuers Off The Beach, And The New Host of ‘Washington Week’

Suria Rimer

Fear-induced gas shortages. Sea turtle rescuers are being shut down by the state. Plus, a conversation with Yamiche Alcindor, who is hosting one of PBS’ biggest political shows.

Hillsboro Beach sea turtle nest April 2020

Sea Turtles Able To Nest In Peace As COVID-19 Empties Broward Beaches

Caitie Muñoz

On Hillsboro Beach before sunrise Wednesday morning, the program manager for the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program made his rounds to survey…

Sea Turtle Hatchlings In Broward Have A Longer Way To Climb After Hurricane Dorian

Caitie Muñoz

When sea turtles hatch, they are used to climbing up. About two, to three and a half feet out of their shell and through sand — just to get to…

Hurricane Dorian Threatens Thousands Of Sea Turtle Nests

Steve Newborn

As Hurricane Dorian's wrath continues to pound the Atlantic coast, concerns have surfaced about what will happen to Florida's sea turtles .

The loggerhead turtle is the most common sea turtle found in Florida. Females return to their nesting beach every two or more years.

Sea Turtle Populations On The Rise In Florida But Still Face Threats

Stephanie Colombini

By Robin Sussingham, Stephanie Colombini, Steve Newborn and Cathy Carter. They’ve had to battle shark attacks, pollution, massive beach developments and...

Rehabilitated Male Sea Turtle Makes It Back To The Ocean In Time For Nesting Season

Bovenizer was ready to make a beeline for the ocean before his flippers even touched sand.The adult male loggerhead turtle was lifted out of a trailer and…

South Florida Researcher Explains Projects To Restore Turtle Population

If you went to the beach over the Memorial Day weekend, you may have seen sea turtle nesting areas cordoned off for protection. That's because South…

Broward Beaches Top 2,300 Turtle Nests Halfway Through Season

Caitie Muñoz

Beach lovers in Broward please watch where you walk these days. According to the latest count, the county's beaches are holding more than 2,300 sea turtle…