Posts Tagged ‘sea turtles’
SCCF Thanks Volunteers with Appreciation Party
SCCF volunteers are invaluable to our organization. Nearly 300 dedicated individuals help support each and every program area. From planting mangroves to monitoring sea turtle nests to our newest volunteers…
Read MoreSCCF Biologists Present Research at International Sea Turtle Symposium
Members of the Coastal Wildlife team presented research related to beach renourishment and travel to feeding grounds last week at the 44th International Sea Turtle Symposium in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. This…
Read MoreSCCF Looks Forward to Public Workshop on Coyote Depredation of Sea Turtle Nests
Following a presentation by the Coyote Working Group (CWG) at City Council last week, the SCCF sea turtle team is working with other biologists in the group and the City…
Read MoreSanibel Coyote Working Group to Share Proposal for Sea Turtle Protection
The first confirmed sighting of a coyote on Sanibel was in the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge in March 2011. Since then, the City of Sanibel Natural Resources Department and its…
Read More889 Sea Turtle Nests Laid on Islands This Year
The 2025 sea turtle nesting season in Southwest Florida officially came to an end on Oct. 31. Our nest counts on Sanibel and Captiva Islands were the fourth highest we’ve documented since 2016.
Read MoreSea Turtle Grants Program Funds New Sea Turtle UTV
Florida’s Helping Sea Turtles Survive specialty license plate plays a critical role in sea turtle protection in the state. Launched in 1997, proceeds from the sale of this specialty plate…
Read MoreNighttime Tagging Documents 167 Unique Sea Turtles
SCCF’s sea turtle team documented 167 unique turtles this season, marking its tenth year of nighttime research efforts. From May 1 through July 31, the team conducts nightly beach patrols on…
Read MoreExamining How Red Tide Impacts Loggerhead Hatchlings
A collaborative four-year study led by SCCF showed that red tide events are having a significant impact on both adult and hatchling sea turtles in the Gulf. “In addition to…
Read MoreAfter 9, It’s Turtle Time: Prevent Hatchling Disorientations
We’re only partway through hatching season on Sanibel and Captiva, and already we’re seeing a higher rate of sea turtle hatchling disorientations than in past years — almost 10% of…
Read MoreHow We Protect Sea Turtles and Shorebirds
It takes a lot of work and manpower to protect sea turtles and shorebirds on Sanibel and Captiva — especially during the busy sea turtle and shorebird nesting seasons.
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