Mote sea turtle conservation program manager said turning out white lights at night can disorientation both for female ...

In 2025, more sea turtle nests were recorded on beaches from Longboat Key to Venice than Mote Marine Institute had ever noted ...

SHELL-YEAH  It was a record year for sea turtle nestings in the Tampa Bay area, but there are still challenges when it comes ...

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More than 500 calls came in first year, and now the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, or CROW, treats more than 6,000 animals per year.

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Some RVers chase mountain views. Others want a quiet lake. But for many, nothing beats waking up with the sound of waves and salt air just outside the door. Florida’s Gulf Coast is lined with parks ...

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No, Arcadia is what happens when small-town charm meets Florida sunshine, creating a place where time moves slower than a turtle with a really good book. Let me tell you, there’s something magical ...

Mote Marine Laboratory said it's a record year for sea turtle hatchlings, and they've been keeping track for 43 years.

Mote has been tracking sea turtle nests since the 1980s. This season has been record-breaking with a total of 5,735 nests in ...