Our beaches are an important nesting area for endangered sea turtles. Sharing the beach with sea turtles is a great privilege but we must take some measures to protect the turtles.

Artificial lighting can cause sea turtle hatchlings to die by straying away from the safety of the gulf. Please be extra careful to keep exterior lights out, as much as possible, and close the window treatments when interior lights are on. These measures should be taken from dusk to dawn during the nesting/hatching season – May1-Nov 1.

Also, any beach furniture (tents, chairs, etc.) taken to the beach should be removed at night. Bonfires and fireworks are not allowed on our beach.

By using these simple measures you can help save these sea turtles from extinction.

If you see sea turtle hatchlings call Bruce Drye immediately at 927 2103 – day or night or FWC at 1-888-404-3922!

Thanks and enjoy your stay at the uncommon Florida

Sea Turtles At Risk, Inc.

P.O. Box 597

Apalachicola, Fl. 32320