Our sea turtle team is relocating nests on Captiva in preparation for the island’s upcoming beach renourishment project by the Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD). Sea turtle nests are being moved to suitable beach habitat outside of the project area on Captiva or to Sanibel within 12 hours of being laid to minimize damage to eggs caused by movement. 

A carefully studied technique for moving eggs is used to avoid disrupting embryonic development.

SCCF is closely working with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission on this project, and our team will analyze how the relocated nests fare over the season.