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Learn About Sea Turtles In Sarasota!

06/12/2019 by Scott Le Roy Comment Closed

Sarasota County is a nesting ground for the highest amount loggerhead turtles in the Gulf. If you are planning your Sarasota vacation, it’s important to know all about their graceful habitants, the sea turtles! The History Sarasota’s Sea TurtlesMay 1st through October 31st is sea turtle nesting season in Sarasota County. Through July 1st, female turtles journey ashore to nest and lay their eggs, and starting around July the hatchlings begin their swim back into the Gulf of Mexico. Last year, the research from Mote Aquarium showed over 3,000 nests - almost all loggerhead sea turtles! Nine of those nests were reported to be green sea turtles. Both of these are on the endangered species list, but with the help of Mote’s sea turtle conservation efforts, last year’s nesting total was the third-highest since they began the program about 40 years ago. Mote Marine Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Conservation The Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program, founded at Mote Marine Laboratory &...

How To Navigate Through Sea Turtle Nesting Season in Sarasota

06/04/201906/04/2019 by Scott Le Roy Comment Closed

How To Navigate Through Sea Turtle Nesting Season in Sarasota Are you planning your Sarasota vacation for the summer? If your explorations are scheduled anytime before October 31st, there are some things you need to know about sea turtle nesting season! Sarasota County is a nesting ground for the highest amount loggerhead turtles in the Gulf. Sarasota is the natural habitat to these elegant sea creatures, so here are some things to remember on your vacation: Help The HatchlingsSarasota’s sea turtle population is dependant on visitors and residents working together to make the hatchlings journey as safe as possible. If you are planning your trip to Sarasota, this means keeping some tips in mind on the waterfront. When setting up your beach day site, be sure to give nesting sites a wide berth. These are easy to spot as the sites are marked by wooden stakes and bright caution tape. If you are lucky enough to happen upon some hatchings coming out of...

6 Tips for Protecting Our Local Marine Species

02/07/201802/07/2018 by Scott Le Roy Comment Closed

6 Tips for Protecting Our Local Marine SpeciesYou love our local area in Bradenton, Sarasota and Palmetto for its pristine beaches, but it’s also known for its wonderful marine species, especially sea turtles and manatees. Though, it’s important to remember that these local beaches are home to these endangered species as well. Here are helpful tips to keep in mind to ensure we’re protecting our local marine species:1. Obey the waterway signs.Waterway signs do not solely exist for boaters’ safety, but they are for the manatees’ safety, too. Obeying the speed limit ensures that you slow down when necessary so that you have a clear view of the water and do not see any manatees before proceeding.2. Steer clear from shallow waters when possible.When boating, remain in deep waterways because manatees tend to feed in shallow seagrass beds. In addition, try not to anchor your boats in these areas and in coral reefs because these areas are often habitats for...