Sea turtle nesting in Escambia County
Escambia County's white sand beaches attract more than tourists. Four of the six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters nest on our beaches each year. Loggerheads are the most common, accounting for more than 90 percent of nests in Escambia County. Green, leatherback and Kemp's ridley turtles also nest here.
All four species are threatened or endangered and protected by the Endangered Species Act. Small everyday actions can help make our beaches safer and healthier for sea turtles, birds and people.
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Find phone numbers and guidance for injured or dead turtles, hatchlings, nest disturbances, and hooked turtles.
Reporting information Everyday actionsLearn how to keep beaches dark, leave only footprints, respond to hooked turtles, and reduce marine debris.
Ways to help Volunteer and outreachLearn about beach patrols, nest monitoring, the Ambassador Team, and volunteer opportunities.
Explore the programNeed to report a sea turtle issue?
To report a disturbed nest or an injured, dead or harassed sea turtle, contact Escambia County Marine Resources or the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline.
Nesting data and species profiles
Explore the four sea turtle species that nest on county beaches and view the last five years of nesting data.
Open the Sea Turtle Story Map
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